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,"

seem surprised. He smiled and asked, "Where are

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

firm," I

the specifics of my employment

sort of partner are you seeking?" he

intentions, I answered truthfully, "I'm already

Lord smiled, lightly tapping his

patience thinned. I asked again,

his head. "Doesn't ring

from my bag, tucked

glanced at it before advising, "Focus on

to Herschel? Or is it about

over

to secure

pondered.

I phrased it, all paths led to suspicion toward Herschel. And Herschel, who cherished me so, as

a saying among lovers. Cherish the one you're

hard. As

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