A Demon And A...?

Maids kept bowing their heads as Bella and Nadia crossed the large garden and reached the entrance. Bella could see they were stiff in their posture. They must have been waiting for a long time. 

But none of them moved even an inch as Nadia walked. She had heard the woman was kind and caring. But she looked like a haughty noble who did not care for others.

Could she not see that her staff was in pain? But Bella knew, even if she tried to help them, they would not listen to her. But look at Bella as if she was their enemy.

So, she followed Nadia silently. As they entered, a man wearing a fine suit came forward and took Nadia's cloak. 

Then another maid brought her a glass of water.

"I would like to have tea in my private room. Bring snacks for the lady too." Even if the old man was surprised, he did not whisper a word and curtsied.