Chapter 294



In the unseen corners of his world, I couldn't help but wonder if Herschel also reveled in such exquisite care.

Ever so restless, my mind darted to a myriad of thoughts next.

"Come, have a seat," Lord beckoned.

I approached, and the young ladies were at my service immediately, pouring coffee with meticulous attention.

Unaccustomed to such pampering, I figured, 'When in Rome, do as the Romans do.'

"Unmarried, I presume?" Lord inquired, sipping his tea.

I smiled. "Correct."

He chuckled. "And when will you join Herschel's family?"

I was surprised to find out that Lord didn't know about my breakup with Conrad and that Allen had once considered me as potential wife material.

I couldn't help but wonder if Lord would have been shocked out of his wits if I had shown up last time as Allen's fiancée.

not,"

smiled and asked, "Where are

without my saying that not marrying into the Wagner family meant I wasn't working at the Wagner

small firm," I

to someone of Lord's standing, the specifics of my employment were likely

he

answered truthfully, "I'm already

Lord smiled, lightly tapping

thinned. I asked again, "Mr. Clark, do

shook his head. "Doesn't

Hastily, I took a contract from my bag, tucked within my

it before advising, "Focus on what

Is it about the unsigned contract handed to Herschel? Or is it about questioning

over

secure it?'

pondered.

Herschel. And Herschel,

Lord. "My dear, there's a saying among lovers. Cherish the one

As Lord set

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