Already a few seconds had passed since they entered the grand mansion. The couple had been welcomed by the butlers and housekeepers and began walking down the main hallway leading to the hall.

Ava tried to muster a proud expression, unsure if she was pulling it off completely, though inside she was more than amazed by the opulence of the place. She supposed that if she were doing it wrong, Daniel would have let her know, so she kept her head held high, trying to look ahead.

"Listen, I know this might be overwhelming, but I'm here with you. Just follow my lead, and everything will be fine. Besides, after the litmus test, you'll be able to see the quite varied activities available inside here. I'm sure after your introduction, you can enjoy something you like."

Ava raised an eyebrow, trying to read into Daniel's dark eyes about what he meant.

"What do you mean?" inquired Ava.

"Well, for instance, my sister Natalia is passionate about horseback riding. She has her own stable and spends a