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!

had brought only the truth, and that was all I could

to

toward the couch. “Take

pantry, poured two cups of coffee, and brought them to me. “You can be candid with me, Miss

he set the cup in front of me, feeling a strange

and said, “I need your help, Mr.

so nervous or formal now, Miss

I… I…” I gulped. “L… might need… to borrow some money…

bracing

a

“Um… Yes…”

“How much?”

gaze, stunned. “You’re willing to lend me

deeper into his seat.

exuded charisma. I couldn’t help but relax a little.

not like you’re asking me to die

smiled in relief, though my nerves returned as I thought of the amount

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

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My anxiety rose. He must be too stunned to

problem you’re facing… Is it really something that

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