"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

Care to explain?" She didn't like beating around the bush, but he seemed intent on playing games, which

Pearl. Surely you understand what I mean?" Claude

Her expression turned cold, and she frowned slightly. "If

turned to leave, but he stopped

with his gaze fixed on her face. "Have you

sisters or illegitimate daughters his father might have, the moment he saw Pearl, he felt a strange sense

had my suspicions, but for now, I don't

test together," Claude said casually, "there might

hurried footsteps were heard in

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