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

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

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

her annoyance. "I've heard quite a bit about you and wanted to meet you in

Pearl from the moment she laid eyes on her. Seeing Pearl's

about the purpose of your visit?" Pearl

she had impulsively come here without a clear reason. "I happened to be in

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

replied,

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

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