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,"

surprised. He smiled and asked, "Where are

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

I left it

the

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

answered truthfully, "I'm already seeing

Lord smiled, lightly

thinned. I asked again,

head. "Doesn't ring

from my bag, tucked within

barely glanced at it before advising, "Focus

Is it about the unsigned contract handed to Herschel? Or is it about questioning whether my father's accident linked to this very

over

secure

pondered.

Herschel. And Herschel, who cherished me

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

As

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