Chapter 490: Not Familiar

As they talked, Duncan noticed someone approaching. It was Simon. He wasn't sure how Simon managed to get an invitation since it was a limited guest list, but here he was, which was odd. Duncan didn’t know much, but Silvia did. She knew exactly why Simon was here because they had planned it. "Don't worry about him. He's here with my permission. If I hadn't allowed it, he wouldn't be here," Silvia said. Silvia's words were firm, and though Duncan was concerned, he trusted her judgment. "Just be careful. This guy doesn't play by the rules. If he does something to hurt you, that would be terrible." Silvia nodded. As she finished talking to Duncan, Simon walked over. His purpose was clear—he was here for Silvia. No one stopped him, showing that people expected this interaction. "I've heard a lot about you, Silvia, though we haven't met before. It’s nice to finally see you. The rumors weren't entirely false," Simon said with a charming smile. If Silvia didn’t know him better, she migh