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.

you zoning out?" Winona asked,

"Nothing."

tone, "Who

turned

felt dejected. Richard had previously played along and attempted to console her, but when a man grew agitated, it meant her guess

from her bag. "Don't be angry, Rick. Yesterday, when I passed by Cerubleu, I had a conversation with

motive, as he had discerned her underlying intentions. However, since the conversation involved Pearl, he chose not to appear

might hate her less after hearing it." Winona acted

because if he overdid it, it would look

and played the recording when she noticed his lack of

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