The quiet, innate authority of an heiress echoed in her voice, and the maid lowered her head respectfully, acknowledging the order before withdrawing without a sound.
Lila had been working out in the home gym for half an hour when a servant came to inform her that Adrian had come downstairs.
She set down her weights, walked briskly over to the dining room, and asked directly, "Did you sleep well last night?"
No sooner had the words left her lips than she caught the knowing, subtle glances exchanged among the house staff attending nearby.
Adrian answered in a low, even tone. "Fine."
Lila let out a faint sigh of relief, her voice softening. "We're visiting the Sterling ancestral estate today. My parents are both easygoing—there's no need to be tense or overly formal."
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