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."

and greeted her warmly. "Oh, Pearl. Come here and let me

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

"Of course. Your grandfather and I were best friends. We started a business together when we were

the York family, then the Cooper family, and now the Quinton family. Ezra seemed to have a lot of best friends. But he seemed to forget that

the way, Pearl, I haven't asked

"No," Pearl answered honestly.

isn't engaged either. Why don't we take this opportunity to fulfill the promise your grandfather

was just a joke when you guys were young. It doesn't

But he genuinely liked

you." He changed the subject and indirectly made Pearl stay. Pearl felt torn because she sensed that they

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