Chapter 1176: You've Caught My Attention

After having dinner at the Gilliam family's home, Sam left. Pearl personally walked him downstairs, her strange behavior causing Sam to frown frequently. Sam's lips parted slightly as he asked in confusion, "Miss Pearl, is there something else?" The young woman looked down at her shoes, her left foot drawing circles on the ground, appearing every bit a shy girl in the throes of first love. "What? Can't I just look for you even if there's nothing?" It was only moments ago that she learned Sam was different from the regular subordinates; he was a friend of Declan's son. Yet she wondered why her father had never mentioned him before. Sam continued to watch her silently, suddenly noticing that her face was somewhat flushed. "It's not that, Miss Pearl. If there's nothing else, please don't waste my time. I have a lot to do, unlike you who are so free." "I…" Pearl attempted to retort, but she suddenly realized that he was right; she really was rather idle. "Who says I'm free? I'm