Upon hearing Shard's words, Ms. Kaufman's smile froze. She didn't expect the man beside the female tycoon to be so blunt, nor did she expect him to be from Carsonrick.
She exchanged a few more pleasantries with Audrey before standing up to say goodbye, even hinting during their conversation that Draleon was considering granting a title to the owner of Paradise Island Pharmaceuticals, as long as the company could support some of Draleon's proposals.
Audrey didn't express her stance but instead assisted in changing the subject with Shard, escorted her to the cabin door, and then ordered the maid to send Ms. Kaufman ashore.
As the yacht sailed out from the dock into the rain, the brown-haired lady finally smiled at Shard, whom she was following, and said:
"Regarding your acquaintance from Carsonrick, did you say that deliberately?"
