Chapter 747

Ariana cleared her throat lightly, breaking the slightly tense atmosphere. She smiled and said, "Well, I'm fine, really. Actually, I came here to discuss something with you. Do you have a moment?" She didn’t want the assistants to get scolded by Lambert because of her. It made her feel uncomfortable—almost like she was some kind of temptress leading a ruler astray. Lambert glanced at Ariana, who subtly winked at him. Understanding her intention, he dropped the subject and simply replied, "I do." Then, taking her hand, he led her into his office. The assistants watched them disappear inside, cold sweat still trickling down their faces. One of them patted her chest in relief and whispered, "That scared me to death." But now she had witnessed firsthand just how important this lady was to Mr. Stone. The rumors were clearly true. What woman wouldn’t envy such a devoted husband? The others nodded in silent agreement, each mentally reinforcing the resolve to report any similar incidents to Mr