Chapter 40

Had I not seen him just minutes earlier, I would have never guessed this man was some sort of king of the battlefield.

“No, Mr. Kenway. The pleasure is all mine. Sorry to disturb your work,” I replied.

I had instinctively addressed him as “Mr. Kenway” again–how could I not when I was reminded of the difference

in status between us?

Michael swiftly tidied up the table and tucked the documents under his arm before leaving

1 feigned ignorance,

“Have you finished designing my shirt?” he asked, snapping me out of my daze.

The words I wanted to say caught in my throat.

Soren could tell I was hesitant and asked patiently, “Is my mother giving you trouble?”

“No!” I replied quickly.

I hadn’t brought any drafts with me, and I had nothing to discuss regarding his clothes!

brought only the truth, and that was all I could

didn’t come here to talk about

couch. “Take

went to the pantry, poured two cups of coffee,

in front

and said, “I need your help,

need to be so nervous or formal

I…” I gulped. “L… might need…

my hands tightly together, bracing

a bind,

“Um… Yes…”

“How much?”

his gaze, stunned. “You’re willing

smiled and settled deeper into his

looked so good. Every movement exuded charisma. I couldn’t help but relax a little.

asking me to die for you,”

relief, though my nerves returned as I thought

need 7,000,000 dollars,” I said, signing with

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nothing. My anxiety rose. He must be too

you’re facing… Is it really something that can be solved

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