After a moment, she exhaled and added, “I hope Mr. Romano doesn’t think I acted impulsively. It’s just that... well, he seemed to already know I was pretending. If I didn’t turn the tables on him, I’m afraid he would’ve exposed everything.”Sam nodded repeatedly, clearly agreeing. “You did well, Ms. Valtieri. If Mr. Silas Romano had spread word of this, it could’ve caused a lot of trouble for Mr. Romano.”Liesa smiled, relief washing over her. “I’m glad to hear that.”Sam, feeling guilty for his earlier assumptions, returned a small smile. The two of them stood in mutual politeness, neither breaking the silence until Angus spoke again.His voice cut through the tension. “Sam, leave us.”“Of course, sir.” Sam quickly wiped the smile from his face, his expression turning serious as he exited the room.Liesa pinched her cheek, as if trying to calm her nerves. Noticing the coffee on the table, she walked over, picked up the cup, and offered it to Angus. “Mr. Romano, please have some coffe
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