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.

her leave

over to the location Wayne told her and entered the reception room. Through the glass

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

and wanted to meet

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

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

be in the

appear to be in the area by chance; it seemed more likely

any prior connections, as far as I know," Pearl replied, maintaining her

chair, her gaze sharp. "I came here to discuss something with

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