Unexpected Detour

Cecelia was speechless.

Tobias opened the door and invited Cecelia to get in.

"Ms. Adler, don't worry. People in this circle rarely meet those outside it. Everyone's on a similar economic level. You don't have to suspect my intentions."

"I didn't think you had any intentions. I just wonder why Silas asked you to treat me."

"That's something you should ask him."

"You two are close?"

"We're friends.