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,"

He smiled and asked,

and he knew without my saying that not marrying into the Wagner family meant I wasn't working at the Wagner Group,

I left it

someone of Lord's standing, the specifics

seeking?" he circled my personal life,

answered

lightly tapping

while my patience thinned. I asked again, "Mr. Clark, do you

shook his head. "Doesn't

bag, tucked within

barely glanced at it before advising, "Focus on

to Herschel? Or is

over

secure it?'

pondered.

how I phrased it, all paths led to suspicion toward Herschel. And Herschel,

silence amused Lord. "My dear, there's a saying among

As Lord set

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