Pearl forced a smile. "Ma'am, you've got it wrong. Silas and I are just friends."

Camila didn't seem bothered. She smiled gently and said, "That's alright. You'll grow to like each other as you spend more time together."

Luke stood nearby, nodding as if he was trying to avoid getting scolded by Camila.

Elijah had a smile on his face as he listened to the young ones chatting. But when he heard that they weren't in a relationship, his expression changed. "Silas, what's going on?"

Silas had previously mentioned that Pearl was his future wife. Besides, he had expected Pearl to give this response. He replied calmly, "We should take things slow in relationships."

disappointing him. Then, he turned to Pearl and greeted her warmly. "Oh, Pearl. Come here and let me have a

over since she found Elijah friendly. "Sir, you know

started a business together when we were young, and he even promised that our families would have an arranged marriage." An arranged

York family, then the Cooper family, and now the Quinton family. Ezra seemed to

the way, Pearl, I haven't

"No," Pearl answered honestly.

engaged either. Why don't we take this opportunity to fulfill the promise your grandfather made?" S~ᴇaʀᴄh

was just a joke when you guys were young.

she meant. But he genuinely liked her and wanted her to be part of the

haven't decided on starting a family yet. Just stay here tonight, and I'll have the servants take good care of you." He changed the subject and

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