Chapter 262

The party hall fell dead silent.

Aside from the people who knew of who she was a long time ago, the rest were all dumbstruck.

This… wasn’t a joke, was it?

The person who organized the party, Joseph, was also shocked when he learned of the real identity of the party’s protagonist. He turned to the side. When he saw that Mr. Herbert was as surprised as he was, he felt better somehow.

“You only found out today too?”

Mr. Herbert snapped out of his daze and looked at Joseph, then at Nathan, who remained zen by his side. He tried his best to school his face into one of calmness. “I-I knew a long time ago! I just didn’t want to stand out too much!”

Joseph did not know what to say to that.

Ruth gave a brief statement. She thanked the Gate to the Heart’s people, and while the news media reporters were around, announced the other works in her hands. She also told the people who were interested in working with her to contact her privately to get a more detailed understanding of those w