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 in

reception room. Through the glass door, she spotted a

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

wanted to meet you in person. The rumors seem to be accurate." She offered

remained fixed on Pearl from the moment she laid eyes on her. Seeing Pearl's exquisite beauty, Winona felt a twinge of

Pearl questioned, skeptical

"I happened to be in the area and thought

appear to be in the area by chance; it seemed more likely that she had come

don't seem to have any prior connections, as far as I know," Pearl replied, maintaining her composure.

up in her chair, her gaze sharp.

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