Hearing his chuckle, Pearl felt frustrated. "You're incredibly shameless."

Silas insisted, "I just want to get closer to you."

"No, there's no need for that. I don't want to get close to you." Pearl didn't want to stay. She turned to leave, but Silas held her wrist tightly.

"Don't be so cold," he said.

"I've been very clear with you."

In this standoff, they stared at each other, unaware of each other's thoughts.

"Miss Pearl."

reality. She had changed into her regular clothes and

interrupted Pearl. "I'll head back to the

"I thought you came with your assistant.

the mention of the assistant, Estrella explained thoughtfully, "My assistant had to return to the company

place is quite isolated, and you're a young woman. What if something happens?" Pearl then looked out of the window

ask Silas to give you a ride back." S~ᴇaʀᴄh the

Estrella and Silas refused at

"No, that's unnecessary!"

don't

Pearl spoke firmly, "I'm not joking. Do you want to

hearing Pearl's concern. "But I

due to Estrella's whispered protests, added, "She doesn't want me to give her a ride. Why

Pearl could see it clearly. "I just want you to give her a safe ride home. I didn't ask

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