"You seem very well-informed, Mr. Franklin." I replied without answering the question directly.

I didn't want to delve into this topic here.

"Haha..." Franklin smiled calmly. "After all, these are all provincial matters, and one tends to hear about them sooner or later!"

I smiled faintly and didn't continue the conversation.

Just then, Arthur walked over with a gentleman by his side. He introduced him to me. "Let me introduce you to a gentleman, Mrs. Atlas. This is the most reputable young t