“Then please answer my question promptly. What is Mr. Mysterious’ real name?”

“He chose his own name. I don’t know,” Nelson replied.

“So, how do you address him? You’re not telling me you call him Mr. Mysterious as well,” Estelle remarked.

Nelson remained silent.

“He once told me his name is Christopher...” Estelle continued.

“That’s impossible!” Nelson immediately objected, thinking she meant “Cristofer” due to their similar pronunciation. “Miss Hudson, I’ve already told you, Mr. Mysterious wants nothing to do with you. And Cristofer is not him!”

Estelle grew uncertain and asked with doubt, “But he also told me his name is Christopher.”

Growing impatient, Nelson motioned for Geoffrey, who...