Joanna Lawrence thought that the waiter must have been arranged by Lady Parker to wait for her at the door early in the morning.
She nodded and followed the waiter to the private room.
A moment later.
"Lady Parker, Ms. Joanna has arrived."
The waiter led her to the door of a private room, gently pushing the door open.
Joanna walked in, expecting to see an exquisite and elegantly dressed noble madam. Instead, she saw Lady Parker without refined makeup but rather looking exhausted.
Though she wore makeup, it was apparent that she hadn't put much effort into getting dressed.
She appeared somewhat haggard, and her eyebrows and eyes were filled with worry.
"Ms. Joanna, you've arrived. Please have a seat." Lady Parker looked up, her eyes bloodshot, and a faint dark circle under them, giving the impression that she hadn't rested well. Her voice was also a bit hoarse.
Joanna sat down across from her.
