Much to Lillian's pleasant surprise, Lewis suddenly makes his entrance in the salon and greets her with a warm, ebullient smile.
Beating her reaction time, everyone else inside the room was instantly thrown off guard, all their eyes widening in nonplus. Some gape slightly while others let out a silent gasp before eventually, everybody starts to engage in a round of chatters.
After all, it doesn't take a second for anyone to recognize one of the most prestigious noblemen in this empire - and one who doesn't usually make such an effervescent expression at that.
"Lewis, what a surprise! I didn't know you'd be here," Lillian chimed in with a bubbly smile before walking closer to him.
"My aunt was invited by Baron Pierre since she's one of his most loyal clients. I just decided to come along - knowing that you'd definitely be here, that is..." Lewis reasoned out as he gently took her hand and kissed the back of it.
