Adelyn paused at that.
"My background?" she repeated, watching as the secretary nodded.
"I've heard several times that children from wealthy families often step out of their comfort zones to experience the hardships of real life. Are you here for the same?"
Adelyn smiled faintly and glanced around the apartment.
"No, Mr. David," she said, continuing calmly, "this place is already quite comfortable. If I were here to experience hardship, I wouldn't have chosen somewhere like this."
The expectation on the man's face dimmed almost instantly.
"Then … does that mean—"
Even before he could finish, Adelyn nodded, already understanding what he was trying to ask.
"Yes, you finally guessed it right," she said, her tone polite yet composed. "I'm not some wealthy heiress. My background is quite simple. No family … no strings attached."
Charles looked at her, clearly a little disheartened. But then, as if something suddenly clicked in his mind, he asked quickly,
