The Shy Eartha

John's speech concluded amidst a tsunami of applause.

After taking a group photo with everyone, John, led by Eartha, headed to his private suite.

This was a small but extraordinarily cozy single room. What puzzled John was that there was a black screen dividing the round dining table in half, with identical exquisite dishes placed on both sides.

Seeing John's confusion, Eartha explained with a smile, "Ha ha, Lord Plague Doctor. It's like this..."

"I initially wanted to arrange for you and the lady accompanying you, Miss Jill, to share the same suite. But it seems she had to leave for some reason." She appeared somewhat embarrassed.

Eartha looked up at John with a gentle smile, "After all, you are our guests and have helped the Moonlight City Guild so much."

"It wouldn't be right for you to dine alone at such a celebratory banquet. So, I set up this screen to join you for dinner." Eartha said, her almond-shaped eyes fixed on John.