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,"

and

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

firm," I left

Lord's standing, the specifics of my

partner are you seeking?" he circled my personal life, dodging

answered truthfully,

smiled, lightly tapping his

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

his head. "Doesn't

sank. Hastily, I took a contract from my bag, tucked within my father's notebook,

before advising, "Focus on

Or is it about questioning whether my

over

to secure

pondered.

Herschel, who cherished me so, as even Lord's

"My dear, there's a saying among

hard. As Lord set

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