Chapter 350: Failure

The library’s second floor was quite spacious, filled with rows of antique bookshelves carrying various books. Several landscape paintings and calligraphy works adorned the walls, with one of them being a genuine piece signed by the Chambers family head.

Cheyenne glanced around and marveled at the true value of these paintings, each costing several million. Truly fitting for Akloit’s largest private library.

Bathed in the bright and gentle morning light, she strolled through this sea of books. Her eyes scanned the Latin section until she finally found the shelf holding the Bible.

Cheyenne joyfully snapped her fingers, ready to grab that copy of the Bible. However, the shelf was estimated to be around two meters high, and even standing on tiptoes with raised arms, she couldn’t reach the book.

Glancing around and finding no stools, she reluctantly left her bookmark on the shelf and attempted to jump for the book. However, every attempt just grazed the corner of the book.

After several jumps, her face flushed with exertion, looking like a lively and adorable cartoon character.

Sam hadn’t expected anyone to be reading books at this hour; he thought he was early. Seeing Cheyenne, looking frustrated with her pouted lips and delicate, slightly puffy face, he couldn’t help but smile. With confident strides, he approached.

picking up the Bible. A clear and gentle voice, like a stream under the moon, sounded by her ear. ‘Is this the one you’re

partially hidden by long and thick eyelashes that

than a fist’s distance from his chest, and although they didn’t make direct contact, Cheyenne felt a warmth penetrating through layers

degrees Celsius in the morning. However, at this moment, she felt

Much better.

had taken the book down, casually glancing at it. A faint smile appeared in his eyes

book and handed it to Cheyenne. ‘If you’re just browsing, this version is okay. In fact, the translation of Chapter 11, Verse 13, is severely

extremely pleasant, and his pronunciation was the purest Briyran English. To a connoisseur of voices like Cheyenne, her ears perked

the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society, aiming for accuracy. It’s also considered non-saleable. Luckily, I have a

at Sam, injecting a teasing

then bowed apologetically. ‘I’m sorry, Miss Lawrence. The Bible is a matter of faith for

feeling awkward. She touched her delicate nose, clearing her throat. ‘Well… Master Sam, don’t take it seriously. I was just joking. It’s already generous of you

long legs took a step forward, forcing her to step back. Her back pressed

her from a higher vantage point, Sam, with an unusually serious gaze, teased her. ‘Miss Lawrence, is a simple ‘thank

before finally speaking, ‘I’m quite broke. How about… I treat you to a cup

to endure an hour of reading to fulfill her end of the bargain. After all, she

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