Chapter 1005

She was implicitly criticizing Hesper for her attire. Just when Hesper was about to say something, she sensed a familiar presence behind her. Surprised, she turned around and saw Rickard. 'What is he doing here? Has he finished dealing with the matters at the company?' "I couldn't locate you once I had finished handling the company matters. Weren't you just out for a leisurely walk? How did you find yourself amidst the crowd?" Rickard inquired, his arm embracing Hesper's waist. Lifting his head, he surveyed the individuals present with a penetrating gaze, ultimately resting his eyes upon Delphine. "It seems I have been ignorant. I didn't know that we must dress formally even though we're just strolling around inside our own house," Rickard added. Hesper did not expect Rickard to show up at this moment to support her, but with just one sentence, he effortlessly defused Delphine's remarks, effectively terminating the previous topic of conversation. Rickard exuded an aura of authori