Ryan, never one to hold back, joked lazily in response to Eric's observation. "Looking like me? What's that? They call that a 'marriage look'."

Eric was taken aback by Ryan's remark. Mrs. Smith was a married woman, and her husband was sitting calmly on the nearby sofa. Eric's mention of Zoe resembling Ryan had actually brought up other thoughts, but Ryan seemed only interested in attractive women.

Besides, it had been almost twenty years since the disappearance of that sister. Ryan wouldn't expect her to suddenly appear before him.

Clearing his throat, Eric lowered his voice. "Sir, please be mindful of your words. Mrs. Clark is still here. You might...