Chapter 110

"Oh, really?"

On the couch sat a middle-aged man, seemingly in his early forties. His hair was slicked back, revealing a thinning patch that hinted at the onset of baldness. Fine lines etched his face, and his belly slightly protruded-a telltale sign of middle-aged spread.

Ernest Smith, clad in a suit, carried the air of authority well, as befitting his high status..

Glancing up, Ernest sized up the young woman before him. "Your name... Sherilyn?"

"Yes.

gave Sherilyn a knowing look, prompting her to step forward confidently.

Colin gave

"Mr. Smith, I'm Sherilyn. Like the splendor in 'splendid', Sherilyn as in the "lyric' of a song."

"Oh?"

Ernest savored her name, smiling. "Sherilyn, that's a lovely name."

And not just the name, her looks were even more impressive.

Though her face was obscured by a mask on stage, her eyes hinted at beauty.

person,

"Thank you."

her eyes

thank you, Mr. Smith. For your patronage these past few days, and for the flowers... I really

lifted, his pleasure evident. "Glad you

a tray. Sherilyn picked up a glass of wine and offered it to Ernest Smith..

Ernest

glass from the tray. "Here's

that, she tipped the glass back, draining

The drink went down the wrong

not much of

1. me.

slightly. "If you can't hold your liquor,

1/2

No need for formalities

and nodded. "Thank you,

"See, I've joined

the moment before

any longer. I'll

"Alright."

paused, looking back

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