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Shocked, | pushed open the door and hurriedly exited the “Oh God, I'm sorry, Charles! The ride was so comfy |
accidentally fell asleep! You should have wokenup.
“Not to worry, Miss Jones! Mr. Kenway was the one who told us not to wake you. He thinks you must be too
exhausted from work lately,” Charles replied cheerfully, motioning forto enter.
As | stepped into the pavilion with my bag, Charles’ words played in my mind.
“Um... Mr. Kenway sawasleep?”
“Of course. He was on his way out when you arrived. John told him you'd fallen asleep, so he glanced through
the window and instructed us not to wake you.”
Holy shit! This was embarrassing! He even saw me! Aaah!
| frantically touched the corner of my lip. | wasn’t drooling, was 1? Oh my God, | just wanted to disappear...
Before | could offer an explanation for my tardiness, Lisbeth gently interrupted, “Now, now. | know how
exhausting it can be for young professionals. | think a rest is well-deserved. Besides, | wish | had spoken with you
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtearlier so we wouldn't have to schedule this at such a hectic time.”
| was even more embarrassed. “No, MadKenway. I... I've had sfamily matters to handle lately. But don’t
worry! It won't interfere with your commission. I've been working hard on your design despite my personal
issues.
“Mm. | trust you.
| showed Lisbeth the design | had worked on and made adjustments based on her feedback.
The session continued until noon.
“Taylor, dear, would you join us for lunch?” Lisbeth invited warmly, now callingby my first name.
“Thank you for the invitation, but | promised my grandmother I'd visit her around noon, so | must excuse myself,
| replied apologetically.
“Mm! One should spend more twith family on the weekends. I'm sorry for scheduling our meeting on a day
when you should be resting and enjoying twith them. That was inconsiderate of me!” Lisbeth said.
| couldn’t believe it. Did people like her really exist?
| had turned down her offer twice, and instead of being upset, she just expressed understanding and
apologized?!
| bade her goodbye and made my way back to the gate. | was about to get into the car when a black Audi
arrived.
“Mr. Kenway has returned,” Charles announced, smiling.
My heart skipped a beat, a flutter of excitement racing throughas his silhouette appeared in
mind.
| was actually pretty excited to see him! But, of course, | was too shy to show it. Thus, | hugged my workbag
closer and stood by the limousine.
Charles opened the door of the Audi, and Soren emerged in casual attire.
“Good afternoon, Miss Jones! Are you not staying for lunch” he greeted cordially.
| finally to look at him.
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He must have been playing sports. His handsface was slightly flushed from the activity, which only made
his eyes even more striking. When they met mine, | suddenly felt very nervous.
“Sorry, | can’t stay. | have a family lunch planned with my grandmother,” | replied with a smile, not realizing that
my tone had becunexpectedly refined.
He nodded. “That's understandable. The weekends are a good tto spend with family.”
And that was it. | could almost feel the conversation coming to a natural end.
We were people from different worlds. There was nothing more to say, was there?
| glanced down, my eyes momentarily settling on his waist, which remindedof that undignified incident.
Ah! Where should | even look?!
“How did she like your design? Is she pleased?” he asked.
| snapped out of my stupor.
“Hmm?”
He smiled, knowing | had been daydreaming, and nodded toward my bag.
“Oh! Right!” | responded quickly. “It went really well! | just need to make a few finer adjustments once I'm back
at my workshop.”
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