She watched as Louis entered her room, he was as handsome as ever in the glow of the candle light. She smiled warmly at him, "Come in Louis, I was just reading, please drop the formality, it's just Victoria. Have a seat, and please, let's speak as friends not as Countess and footman." She was gracious as all kind, that was one side of her personality, the other, well, Louis would find out soon, and would be most pleased with it.