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

entered the reception room. Through the glass door, she spotted

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

maintaining her own smile while suppressing her annoyance. "I've heard quite a bit about you and wanted to meet you in person. The rumors seem

moment she laid eyes on her. Seeing Pearl's exquisite beauty, Winona

visit?" Pearl questioned, skeptical that the woman had

a clear reason. "I happened to be in the area and

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

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

enough, Winona straightened up in her chair, her gaze sharp. "I came here to discuss

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