Aristia remained indoors for the whole of that day.
After that, for the days that followed, she would play in the warm sun and snowy ground because of Alaric.
She didn't receive any news about any of her businesses because to her dismay, she learnt that Wilson had commanded that none of her subordinates should inform her of work-related matters unless absolutely necessary.
When Aristia found out through Owen, she was beyond shocked. She was... flabbergasted.
'Why would papa do that? Okay, I know why. He just wants me to relax, but really? And I thought they were my subordinates.' She vented to Millie, emphasizing the word. 'And they're listening to his orders!' She was exasperated.
Millie stroked her paw. 'Maybe it's because they are scared of the Grand Duke.' She said with amusement.
"Of course they're scared. Everyone follows Papa's word." Aristia grumbled aloud. "But it's not like anything major is going to happen while I'm gone so..."
