The words hung in the air, laden with a curious mixture of familiarity and detachment. The question caught Viv off guard, slightly perplexed by its sudden relevance.
She hesitated for a moment, carefully choosing her words before responding.
"The maid quarter is running smoothly, my lord. All the staff are diligent in their duties, maintaining the utmost standards." Alpha Dominic nodded, his gaze flickering with a fleeting sense of approval.
His intentions remained veiled, leaving Viv to struggle to discern his true motive.
Could it be that he had called her solely to ask about the mundane affairs of the maid quarter? Or was there some deeper undercurrent she had yet to grasp? As uncertainty gnawed at her, Viv realized that there was much more to this encounter than met the eye.
