Silas frowned as his plans were unexpectedly thwarted.

Pearl's cheeks flushed, and she hastily pushed Silas away, trying to keep her voice steady as she responded, "Alright, I'll be there shortly."

Wayne nodded and glanced at Silas before exiting the room.

Pearl collected herself, her mind racing to determine who could be visiting her. Silas, however, didn't give her any time to think and grumbled, "Wayne is such a killjoy."

"Silas, go back to work," Pearl admonished, rolling her eyes. She retrieved her jacket from the chair and headed for the door.

watched her

and entered the reception

polite smile, "I didn't expect to see you here, Miss

about you and wanted to meet you in person. The rumors seem

Pearl's exquisite beauty, Winona felt a twinge of jealousy. No wonder Richard was

the purpose of your visit?" Pearl questioned, skeptical that the woman had arrived

reason. "I happened to be in the area and thought it would

in the area by chance; it seemed more likely that she

as I know," Pearl replied, maintaining her composure. She had a feeling that there was

sharp. "I came here to

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