The man glided toward Elizabeth.

From where Hilda was standing, she could see the man standing in between Elizabeth and Jerome, and was moving closer to her.

He then swiftly held Elizabeth's arm and with that, he had delicately separated Jerome and her.

Though it appeared to be just a casual posture, Hilda could sense the man's aggressiveness.

"Herman, what brings you here?"

Elizabeth was surprised to see the man.

The man named Herman answered, "I came for a business talk and decided to drop by."

It seemed like he was an unexpected guest who came without receiving an invitation. Nevertheless, not only was Herman not ashamed of turning up...