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, she was

"Thank you."

eyes twinkling like

you, Mr. Smith. For your patronage these

so?" Ernest's brows lifted, his pleasure evident. "Glad

Sherilyn picked

Ernest accepted the

from the tray. "Here's to

she tipped the glass

went down the wrong

not much of a

1. me.

Ernest smiled, frowning slightly. "If you can't hold

1/2

yourself. No need

nodded. "Thank you,

I've joined you. From

acknowledging the moment before

Smith, I won't keep you any longer.

"Alright."

turned to leave, she paused, looking back at Ernest.

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