This was the first time she'd seen Silas so upset. She felt a pang of guilt, but she knew she had to keep her distance. "Of course not. You're my employee. I have to take responsibility for you."

It was the right thing to say, but not what Silas wanted to hear. "Is that the only reason?"

Pearl scoffed, her voice cold and unchanged. "Didn't I make it clear enough? I'll never fall for you. You should give up."

Silas stumbled, barely standing straight against the door frame, his voice faint. "I know you won't fall for me, but I had to try."

"Why bother with something futile?" Pearl couldn't understand. Most people would reconsider after being rejected repeatedly. Even if they persisted, they'd be wary. But Silas was different. He wanted to break down her walls, convinced he had a chance.

I've

you thought this feeling might not be

with sorrowful eyes. "Even if you don't like me, you shouldn't try to break me down like this."

as she

felt uneasy.

she wouldn't kick him out, so he lay on

you can't stay here." Pearl tried to pull him up, but he was too strong even in his drunken state.

smirked, his words slurred with

slipped." Pearl tried to

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