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 leave in

reception room. Through the glass door,

didn't expect to see you here, Miss Winona." She could feel

her annoyance. "I've heard quite a bit about you and wanted to meet you in person. The rumors seem to be accurate." She offered a

remained fixed on Pearl from the moment she laid eyes on her. Seeing Pearl's exquisite beauty, Winona felt a twinge of jealousy. No

Pearl questioned, skeptical that the woman had arrived for business

in the area and thought it

the area by chance; it seemed more

Pearl replied, maintaining her composure. She had a feeling that there

chair, her gaze sharp. "I

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