Tracking

[Ellie's P.O.V]

Before even entering, as we approached the apartment's entrance, we saw an elderly figure with a slight hunch standing there. He should be the "old man" that Carlyle had mentioned.

We nodded respectfully towards him, and the old man bowed to us, saying, "Sir and madam, you must be the guests the master brought back. I am the butler here, and you can call me Matthew. The rooms and food are ready; please come inside."

Matthew's every gesture showed no hint of curiosity towards us, which instantly earned him a lot of goodwill in my eyes.

"Thank you," we expressed our gratitude and followed him into the apartment. The interior was neatly arranged, with some damp spots on the floor that hadn't fully dried, obviously cleaned not long ago. But it couldn't have been Matthew alone; it seemed that Carlyle had sent someone to clean up in advance before our arrival.