The Encounter at the Museum

Reginald glanced at her, nodded slightly, gave a faint smile, exchanged a few brief words with the gallery director, and then strode over to where they were standing.

Emily suddenly halted, lightly adjusting her dress.

Arabella also paused, puzzled. "Why did you stop all of a sudden?" she asked.

But at that moment, Emily became flustered as Mr. Reginald approached, unable to pay attention to Arabella's question, her eyes bright as she gazed at him.

Before Arabella could speak, Emily enthusiastically extended her hand. "Hello! I'm Emily, nice to meet you. And what should I call you?"

Reginald only gave her a cold glance, not taking her hand. "I'm here to see Arabella," he said calmly.

Emily looped her arm around Arabella's, flashing a bright smile. "Oh, she's my dearest friend, we share everything, even our birthdays. So, whatever you need to tell her, you can tell me too!"

Suppressing a laugh at her friend's boldness, Arabella held back.

Reginald evidently had no interest in wasting t