Kelly felt the chill from Adam Piers and knew she had indeed interfered too much in Bertha Swift's feelings, feeling a bit apologetic but not regretful. She truly liked Bertha Swift during this time together and hoped she would have a bright future rather than be consumed in a romance with a dandy.
"Boss Adam, don't be angry at Bertha. It was I who persuaded her, she didn't say or do anything wrong." The tension was overwhelming, and Kelly saw Adam Piers was displeased with Bertha Swift. Though she was puzzled about the relationship between them, she didn't want Bertha Swift to be implicated because of her, so she spoke up despite Adam Piers' low-pressure aura.
"Are you dissatisfied with me?" Adam Piers withdrew his gaze from Bertha Swift and asked Kelly.
