I froze in my tracks, unable to keep my expression intact. "Sir, what did you just say?" Albert leisurely removed his expensive watch, adjusting his sleeves with infuriating elegance. His calm demeanor only heightened my anxiety. Sweat beaded on my palms. Why did he suddenly say that? Could he have known that I had been spying on him and Sidaili from outside? I swallowed hard, hoping he'd dismiss my fears. But that was just wishful thinking. Albert stood calmly in front of the massive floor-to-ceiling window, looking at me. "Your perfume today is lovely, but it lingered where it shouldn't have." My heart skipped a beat, and I was too afraid to hear what he'd say next. Trapped with nowhere to hide, I had to face him head-on. He smiled, a smile tinged with helplessness. "For ins

