Chapter 23 The Weight Of A Title

After all, she was eager to take charge and see if she could manage the estate herself. Step one was to head to Briar Hall and collect all the manor's keys, ledgers, and records.

Oriana brought Talia and Lina along, had Gareth accompany them, and summoned both Hesta and Marta for good measure. Still feeling that wasn't enough, she added two brawny guards from the house staff. With such a large ent