章節 87: The Chains of Conformity

The woman and the two staff members also noticed Eric as he entered the store. Spotting him, the woman promptly rose from her chair and walked towards him. With affection, she clasped Eric's right bicep, just as a loving woman would hold her man's hand, and greeted him warmly, "Sir Eric, how have you been? I haven't seen you in quite some time. Please, take a seat."

She guided Eric to a comfortable sofa within the shop, sitting beside him while still holding his hand. Eric responded with a slight smile, "Clara, I've been well." Clara replied with a sweet smile of her own, "I'm glad to hear that, but you didn't answer my question. How have you really been? And why haven't you visited me in such a long time?"

Eric explained, "I've been occupied with cultivation and other responsibilities, which left me with little time to visit." The two staff members also approached Eric, offering their respectful greetings, "Sir Eric, how have you been?"