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."

in a jealous tone, "Who are

turned icy.

to console her, but when

be angry, Rick. Yesterday, when I passed by Cerubleu, I had a conversation with Miss Pearl and recorded it. Do you want

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

said was true. You might hate her less after hearing

refuse outright because if he overdid it, it would look like

recording when she noticed his lack

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