Not really

"Not really," Victoria said with a sigh. "But it's a free holiday in a mansion, so I really can't say no to that. Whatever your friends are doing, they're probably not doing it in a mansion. For a week. For free."

"Whatever," muttered Liz, turning back to her phone.

Through the car window, green hills of farmland stretched out as far as the eye could see. Victoria watched the scenery roll past, wondering vaguely about the week to come.