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

to talk about your

toward the couch. “Take

instructed. He went to the pantry, poured two cups of coffee, and brought

cup in front of me,

and said, “I need

be so nervous

I gulped. “L… might need…

my hands tightly together, bracing for rejection or

in a

“Um… Yes…”

“How much?”

met his gaze, stunned. “You’re willing

settled deeper into his

charisma. I

course. It’s not like you’re asking me to die for you,” he quipped.

though my nerves returned as I thought of the amount I needed.

I

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anxiety rose. He must be too

it really something that

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