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!

only the truth, and that was all

here to

beckoned toward the couch.

He went to the pantry, poured two cups of coffee,

fingers as he set the cup in front of me, feeling a strange sensation crawl

“I need your help,

nervous or

I…” I gulped. “L… might

my hands tightly together, bracing for rejection or

in a bind,

“Um… Yes…”

“How much?”

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

and settled deeper into his seat.

looked so good. Every movement exuded charisma. I

like you’re asking me to die for you,” he quipped.

as I thought of the

dollars,” I said, signing with my

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said nothing. My anxiety rose. He must be

facing… Is it really something that can be solved with

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