"How should I address you?" Claude knew she was Pearl as her name was all over the news. Anyone could recognize her, but he still asked politely. Pearl smiled, her eyes bright and teeth white. "Pearl Leighton."

"I'm Claude Savary."

After exchanging pleasantries, Esther was afraid that Pearl's body couldn't handle the cold, so she quickly had someone take them to get changed.

Their rooms were across from each other. Before entering, Pearl gave Claude a sharp glance.

Once they had changed, Claude waited for her by the door, as she had expected. He had one hand in his pocket and smoothly pulled out a cigarette, which looked even more slender between his fingers. "Mind if I smoke?"

"I think you might have more on your mind than just smoking, Mister Claude."

cigarette back, saying, "You're smart, Miss Pearl. You probably already know why

She didn't like beating around the bush, but he seemed intent

good at seeing through things, Miss Pearl. Surely you understand

with him. Her expression turned cold, and she frowned slightly. "If you can't be

smiled and turned to leave,

gaze fixed on her

had never heard of having any sisters or illegitimate daughters his father might have, the moment he saw Pearl, he felt a strange sense of familiarity. Elis

had my suspicions, but for now, I don't have any evidence." Since they would meet anyway, she didn't

you're free, let's get a DNA test together," Claude said casually, "there might be a

were heard in

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