Chapter 59

Seth swiftly pulled Estelle behind him to shield her from Davis' unkind words. He wiped all traces of displeasure off his face and explained politely, "I think you've misunderstood us. We're here to meet Mr. Pembroke regarding the cancer treatment drug. Please inform him that we're here." Davis scoffed and waved his hand impatiently at them. "I've never seen the cancer treatment drug that you speak of. Who knows if it's real? But, sir, you look like a pretty decent man. Why would you fall for a woman like her?" Estelle's expression darkened when she heard Davis' words. She hadn't intended to make things difficult for him, but his words were too much. She lifted her head and looked straight at Davis. "And what kind of a woman am I? Is this the best Mr. Pembroke can do? Spread rumors about a woman at will? Well, consider me enlightened today. And do me a favor, will you? Tell Mr. Pembroke that slandering a woman based solely on a few baseless rumors is hardly the conduct of a gentl