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," I

surprised. He smiled and asked, "Where are you

saying that not marrying into the Wagner family meant I wasn't working at the Wagner Group,

small firm," I left

the specifics of my employment were likely

seeking?" he circled my personal life,

I answered truthfully, "I'm already seeing

lightly

press further while my patience thinned. I asked

his head. "Doesn't ring

I took a contract from my bag,

at it before advising, "Focus

contract handed to Herschel? Or is it about questioning whether my father's accident

over

secure it?'

pondered.

to suspicion toward Herschel. And Herschel, who cherished me so, as even Lord's

a saying among lovers.

swallowed hard. As

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