Hearing Shade's words, Mrs. Kaufman's smile stiffened. She had not expected the man beside this wealthy businesswoman to speak so bluntly, nor had she expected him to be from Kasonlik.
She exchanged a few more pleasantries with Audrey before rising to say goodbye. During the conversation, she even revealed that Delarion intended to grant the owner of Paradise Island Pharmaceuticals a title, as long as Paradise Island Pharmaceuticals could support certain Delarion proposals.
Audrey did not state her position. Instead, she worked with Shade to change the subject, escorted her to the cabin door, and then sent a maid to see her ashore.
Only after the cruise ship departed the dock in the rain did the brown-haired woman smile and ask Shade, who was following behind her:
"Did you deliberately say that just now, about knowing people from Kasonlik?"
"Yes. It was obvious that you don't want to get involved in the troubles between the two nations. So letting her know that Kasonlik people have begun contacting you as well will make them treat you more cautiously. Paradise Island Pharmaceuticals is large enough. As long as you maintain the balance and don't casually take a stance, there won't be any trouble for now."
Shade spoke, and the Witch looked at him curiously:
"I'm becoming more and more curious. What exactly is your actual profession?"
Shade thought for a moment:
"If there's a chance next week, I'll tell you my real name and identity."
After all, Miss Galina would be arriving next week. By then, he would not need to keep hiding things like this.
The Witch was somewhat surprised, but a smile immediately bloomed across her face:
"Fine. Then I'll be looking forward to it. Once an important guest arrives next week, I also want to tell you some things