Though the unexpected visit caught Shard off guard, luckily, Mrs. Lawrence was a reasonable person. After reading the comprehensive report in full, her disappointment about today's visit wasn't as pronounced:
"Now that the investigation is complete, why didn't you immediately hand over the report to me? Was it because of Mr. Sparrow Hamilton's sudden illness?"
The lady inquired politely, placing the report beside her. She was fashionably dressed, with a ruffled neckline that highlighted her pale neck. Although she seemed quite a bit older than Lady Lassoya, her demeanor was exceptional.
"After taking over this office, I sorted through the remaining commissions from Uncle Sparrow. The original idea was to add the final tracking investigation – which Uncle Sparrow couldn't complete due to his illness – at the end of the report, so last Saturday I tracked Lassoya once more..."
