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

her and entered the reception room. Through the glass

the woman with a polite smile, "I didn't expect to see you

bit about you and wanted to meet

she laid eyes on her. Seeing Pearl's exquisite beauty, Winona felt a twinge of jealousy. No wonder Richard was led around in

of your visit?" Pearl questioned, skeptical that the

happened to be in the

politely but inwardly sighed. Winona didn't appear to be in the area by chance; it seemed more likely that

have any prior connections, as far as I know," Pearl replied, maintaining her composure. She had a feeling that there

up in her chair, her gaze sharp.

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