Chapter 32: Help Me

When I woke up again, the sun was already shining brightly outside. The sound of bustling activity reached my ears as servants carried long tables into the garden.

I realized that today was Saturday. The banquet was just a day away. Although my family had hosted many parties before, I was feeling oddly nervous this time. After all, Antoninus' father might also attend. Would he like me...

It's probably unlikely.

I stood by the window, sighing softly. At some point, Antoninus had appeared behind me.

"What are you thinking?" he asked.

"Nothing much."

Antoninus gave me a knowing look, but he didn't press further. He simply handed me a stack of papers and said indifferently, "I had Eric print out the information on that person and your interview draft. You can go through it when you have time."

"Thank you."

I hurriedly took the papers, thick with the scent of fresh ink.

"Antoninus!" I quickly corrected myself, "I mean, Mr. Pr