Lorna was clearly angered by me, but after what happened yesterday, she didn't dare confront me directly. She merely let out a cold snort before turning on her heel and walking away.
I watched her retreating figure with a faintly mocking smile, then paid her no further attention. I returned to my workstation and continued working slowly on my jewelry piece.
Edmund, as always, proved to be quite useful. His overtly friendly demeanor made it difficult for others to reject him.
Moreover, Edmund was undeniably better-looking than Cadell. While I wasn't certain about his capabilities in other areas, his appeal, at least compared to Cadell's fleeting four-minute charm, was far stronger.
With Cadell now clearly focusing on me, Lorna must have felt neglected. Against this backdrop, Edmund natu
