When Ruby suddenly appeared in the office, our conversation with the butler was naturally interrupted.
Edison, as always, instantly grasped the situation. He bowed slightly, but before leaving, he glanced at me questioningly, obviously wanting to make sure that his presence was no longer required.
"Would you like me to stay, ma'am?" he asked calmly.
I nodded slightly.
"No. We'll discuss everything else later."
"As you wish," he replied with a slight bow and, stepping back toward the door, quietly left the office, closing the door behind him.
For a few moments, silence reigned in the room. The only sound was the soft rustling of papers on my desk, stirred by a light breeze from the half-open window.
I looked up at the girl standing at the entrance.
Rubiella looked a little nervous — too nervous to hide behind her usual reserve. She seemed to hesitate, not daring to come closer.
"Rubi," I finally said, "has something happened?"
