Chapter 59: Chapter 7. The Reckoning

After the heirs of the most influential families of the empire became ordinary servants in the house of Windsor, the gossip around this did not stop for a whole week.

Naturally, they were held in secret so that the owners would not hear. Not all the inhabitants of the estate agreed with this decision, but no one asked their opinion. Therefore, the servants only had to «break the bones» behind their backs.

About the same period of time, the maid returned to the manor, who left her the day before all these events, because of some business at home. She felt guilty that she had to be away for so long, and was going to report to the mistress.

Griselda had been working at the Marquis's estate since she was twelve, and felt at peace when she found herself here again. This place has become almost as important to her as her home. Especially because of her mistress, whom she couldn't wait to see…