Chapter 65
“Is this really okay?” | asked.
“Of course, dear. The men in this family are all workaholics They never chon time. If | waited for them.
to eat, | would have starved a long tago,” Lisbeth replied jokingly.
| flashed a smile and followed her to the dining room.
| could tell Remy had prepared the dishes Just from one taste alone!
“You can have as much as you like,” Lisbeth said with a side. “You must have worked really hard. | swear you're
thinner than the last t| saw you.”
“No, ma'am! | eat a lot!”
“I love that. Eating is one of life's greatest pleasures!”
We chatted while eating, but part ofcouldn't help but listen for any noise from outside. | was waiting for him.
Unfortunately, even after finishing lunch-with a stomach to show for it-he still hadn't arrived. | felt despondent,
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Lisbeth frowned. “That child stood us up! Something must have cup last minute. Gosh, whenever something
goes wrong, he can end up working all night.”
| felt a pang. “That sounds rough. | really admire his work ethic, ma’am. Most people born into his position
wouldn't even care to work.”
Lisbeth sipped her tea. “It’s precisely because of his position that it's so important for him to work hard. His dad
and grandfather will lecture him endlessly if he doesn’t meet their standards.”
That made sense. A family that had managed to stay wealthy and powerful over generations likely had strict
parenting and expectations.
| took a sip of my tea, then, sensing that Lisbeth might want to rest, decided to excuse myself. She offered to see
| got into the car, and my smile faded.
I hadn't gotten to see him. Somehow, it madefeel a little lost.
Wait, | shouldn't be thinking like this! | told myself and turned my focus to the scenery.
Our limousine rounded a corner and suddenly slowed down.
Before | knew what was happening, the driver spoke up. “Miss Jones? Mr. Kenway'’s car is right across from us.”
My heart skipped a beat, and | turned quickly to look.
A familiar black Audi had stopped in front of us. Michael stepped out of the passenger side and opene door. 1
Soren emerged from his car.
back
| couldn’t believe we were meeting halfway. All my earlier feelings of disappointment vanished in an instant. My
heart felt like it was on a rollercoaster ride.
The wind billowed around him, lifting his shirt slightly off his lean, handsfigure. He was walking toward me.
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My heart raced so fast | wondered If it might explode.
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| heard the door unlock and opened it.
“Mr. Kenway!” | greeted.
His figure blocked sof the sunlight from my eyes, but even so, | had to squint as | looked at him. He radiated
a nearly blinding aura.
“Hello, Taylor,” he said in his signature composed and gentle manner.
He calledby my name. Not “Miss Jones,” but “Taylor.”
“I'm really sorry for being late. | wanted to have lunch at home, but something cup,” he explained, almost
nervously.
| was stunned to receive an explanation from him. | didn’t deserve this! | was just a tailor, so...
Why was he rushing hjust to dine with me? Just to see me?
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