Ella's POV

The count wasn't around. He was on a business trip to where I didn't know and didn't care. All I cared about was that it was free time for everyone.

The staff and slaves in the mansion could rest as there was no one to tend to and fawn over. I wished the count would go on business trips everytime but I wouldn't delude myself to think that wishes always came through. The house was silent and had less of the bustling activities it used to have.

It seemed ...