her face as she watched the car approach the ornate golden gate. The large L prominently displayed in front, repres

Mistress," the artifi

. As always, everything remained unchanged. She shouldn't have expected anything di

s on the expansive land. The Linn family estate is a sprawling property, with Utility vehicles to shuttl

other four houses belong to each individual in the family. Being the second child, Viola was assigned to the third building, while Anna got the fourth. Korra, being

nd various game spots. There's even a machine that creates snow if it doesn't fall naturally. Who needs a vacation when you have

ned there, bowing their heads in submission. "Welcome back, young mistress," they greeted her. Surprised th

isted. Reluctantly, she allowed him to open the doors as she made her way inside. Glancing around, Viola grinned at the exquisite designs a

ol of power, elegance, luxury, success, and triumph. The Linn women embody all of these qualities." Fully appreciating the beauty of her surroundings, she

iola recognized it instantly - Victor. How did they know she

nced, approaching her with a smile. He was in his late 80s, with piercing green eyes and a bald head lightly sprinkled with white hair, he looked

exclaimed, enveloping

?" he inquired

I wanted to surprise everyone,

in his eye, surveying the space behind her. "Where

tory," Taking a deep breath, she followed Vic

Only one person calls her by that name, and she stood there with a glass of wine in hand, leaning against the railing. Her aubu

ed with a small smile. "I

s down the stairs and gesturing for Victor to leave. "I thought you valued y

afraid of me?"

d like that? Where are your manners?" Leaning in, she whispered in Viola's ear, "You don

e clenched her fist, mustering a forced smile. "We'll see about that, Korra." Turning, she walke

years ago, at the tender age of 18, not wanting to bear that burden. Her parents didn't carry it, so why should she? Why couldn't she just explore th

orridor towards her room, Victor

that look meant.

is tired and has not been feeli

t take her to

tting old. Come." Viola followed Victor as they

d closed the door behind her, she could hear the continuous beeping of the m

pulled a chair closer to sit down. Glan

io

nd she simply nodded, as if she knew she would come

as capable of sitting up on her own. As she helped her up, her grandmother embraced her in a big hug, her hand softl

her on the bed. "You're not sur

knew you would return today. I have

een spying on me for years and hav

the Linn's airline, thus I will be informed of your return. Which by the way land

one? Regardless, I am grateful that you are ok

her hand. "I have something imp

rtant? Most likely reg

. You may have your private assistant groom me from Monday. I

ried. I trust you will handle everythin

ore important than

ng older by the day, Viola, and I do not wish to dep

dmother, you are not aging. In fact, you

This is about you and your stability before I leave. I am 91

he interrupted her be

her nightstand and retrieved an envelope f

was perplexed as she

en

ten inside with trepidation. She then g

roposal," she

en boldly, but for whom? Kor

iola." Viola's eyes widened at the news and her grandmother