At Richard's office, Winona gazed at Richard, trying to appear alluring as she spoke in a coquettish voice, "Rick, it's the weekend tomorrow. Can you go shopping with me? It won't take long." Although her request seemed pitiful, that was the tactic she chose.

"I don't have time. I have a meeting tomorrow."

Winona suddenly felt brave. "Rick, if the meeting isn't important, could you postpone it and go on a date with me?" She was used to being spoiled and having her wishes indulged, but she momentarily forgot she was dealing with Richard.

"No, Winona," Richard responded firmly. He felt a touch of discomfort, but he didn't let it show. Strangely, thoughts of Pearl unexpectedly crossed his mind.

Pearl wouldn't have made such an unreasonable request. He pondered this quietly, oblivious to the sadness creeping over the woman beside him.

I'm talking to you. Why are you zoning out?" Winona asked, her intuition telling her that Pearl was somehow

"Nothing."

jealous tone, "Who are

turned

felt dejected. Richard had previously played along and attempted to console her,

something, prompting her to retrieve her phone from her bag. "Don't be angry, Rick. Yesterday, when I passed by Cerubleu,

as he had discerned her underlying intentions. However, since the conversation

said was true. You might hate her less after hearing it." Winona acted as if she was concerned about

because if he overdid it, it would look like

the recording when she noticed his lack of

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