In the reception room.

"Madam Lilian, dressed in formal clothes, was sitting on a rattan chair, reading a newspaper."

"Madam, Mr. Xanthe is here, Quina informed her in a low voice."

Madam Lilian raised her head.

"Hello, Madam. Yadriel immediately took a step forward, walked up to her, took a bow, and greeted her with utmost decorum."

"Hello, Mr. Xanthe. Madam Lilian smiled and gestured her hand towards the reception chair next to her. ""Please take a seat."""

"Thank you, Madam, Yadriel spoke as he bent down and bowed. He sat down carefully on one side, all smiles on his face."

"Mr. Xanthe, you're really well-informed. You even caught the...