"Heh, it's a shame my brothers all fall for her act, with all that talk of kindness and defending the weak—I think she's just playing the saint." As she spoke, Gillian Thompson couldn't help but scrutinize Emma Smith a few more times.
If Molly Walker wasn't playing the saint, she really wouldn't have had anything to do with Emma Smith.
But it was precisely because of her saintliness that Emma Smith found her opportunity.
"Since Miss Richardson is with us, there's no need to hide certain things anymore. Mr. Richardson, I've given you all the information. When do we start taking down the Thompson family?"
…
Nicholas Thompson walked into the tower, his gaze fixed straight ahead.
Just then, a person from the reception desk came over, asking uncertainly, "Who are you?"
She seemed to recognize him, but the receptionist couldn't recall his identity at that moment.
"I'm here to discuss matters with Samuel Richardson."
"Do you have an appointment?"
