"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."

at her, then put the cigarette back, saying, "You're smart, Miss Pearl. You probably already know

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

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

Hugo with him. Her expression turned cold,

turned to leave, but he

his gaze fixed on her

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 intuition had never failed

I've had my suspicions, but for now, I don't have any evidence."

get a DNA test together," Claude

footsteps were heard in the corridor.

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