"Still pretending here?"
A cool voice echoed, carrying an undeniable presence that altered the room's atmosphere.
Pretend?!
Fake?!
Luna Durant and Stella Durant instinctively heightened their alertness, staring warily at Jared Oliveira. Luna Durant even placed her hand on the whip at her waist, ready to lash out at Jared Oliveira at any moment.
However, Jared Oliveira remained unfazed and relaxed, calmly picking up his teacup and leisurely taking a sip, before looking up at Alberto Sedgewick at the door.
"Why are you here?" he asked.
"Heard you were here," Alberto Sedgewick spoke slowly, eyes half-lidded, "came to have tea with you."
Jared Oliveira bluntly refused, "No time."
Alberto Sedgewick seemed to not hear him, did not respond, and said casually, "Come next door after you're done talking."
After speaking, he didn't pause for a second and turned to leave.
The young assistant to Jared Oliveira appeared at some point, walked over, and closed the door.
