Author's point of view...
After getting dressed, Ericka walked out. A maid was waiting outside for her to receive her. Nathan had made sure she would always be tailed behind by someone to keep her safe.
The maids and servants he planted in the Dawis mansion were all his people, all trained in martial arts and weaponry.
After what had happened the day before, he couldn't help but feel unease. He was sure that someone from his family was trying to harm Ericka and that was because of him. He felt guilty. At least he had to keep her safe until he reached his goal.
"Ma'am, this way please" the maid escorted her towards the ancestral quarters to meet the old matriarch of the family.
Ericka looked around. Neither Nathan nor any of his men were anywhere to be found. She gulped nervously before asking the maid,
"Have you seen Mr Dawis anywhere," the maid looked at her confused, Ericka instantly corrected herself, "I mean, Nathan?"
That maid shook her head, "No ma'am. I haven't
