“Mm.” I nodded, tying an apron around my waist. “My name is Serena.”
As I spoke, I quietly watched Kevin’s traction. When he heard my wame, he glanced at me belellybefore smiling and saying, “Hello, I’m Kevin.”
After a day of work, couldn’t help but notice that Kevin was acting a little odd toward. He was inally attentive.
sylvia leaned in and whispered, “Serena, do you think ken. Has he been captivated by you too?
I glanced over at Kevin’s back, then smiled without saying a word.
“you’re fest to attactive” Sylvia pegled “so many part–time workers come and go in our coffee shop, and it’s all because of your beauty and charm.”
“Come on. Be serious “coughed lightly. “We’re running a legitimate business. Saying people come here because of my looks is ridiculous. They’re clearly here because of your management and operations.”
“Alright, alright” Svvia waved her hand, laughing as she walked away. “You’re really good at flattering people, aren’t you?”
Although Kevin wasn’t here because of my looks, he was even more attentive than someone who was
Every morning, he’d bring me breakfast. Every afternoon, he’d offer me afternoon tea. And every evening, he’d invite me out to dinner.
Lilla would wait for me to get back every day to fill her in on all the gossip about what Kevin had done or said
“This is hilarious,” said with a laugh. “Kevin is like one of those spies or servants from ancient Trues. Bat Sex, you absolutely can’t go out with him, and you can’t accept anything the others you to eat or drink.
“know” Inodded. “I don’mist Revin. Something about him feels ofL”
“We need to find a way forget rid of him,” Lila said, lying on her bed and flipping through a book, “It would be best if we could find some dirt on him and use it to force him to
I nodded in agemat
So, the next day after work, I made a bold decision.
I was going to follow Ken and keep a close eye on him. I know that if I understood both myself and my opponent, could win this battle of wits. But I feared Kevin might have a few tricks up his sleeve, so I decided to secretly follow him to learn more about him.
When I didn’t expect was that Kevin, a supposed graduate student, would be living in one of the most remote slums in Grandview.
The place was notorious for its lawlessness, and as dusk settled in, I gritted my teeth and pressed on after him. We moved through narrow, winding alleys, and Kevin appeared completely unaware that he was being followed.
I didn’t realize I was being followed either until we turned a corner and a thugsuddenly appeared. Realizing I was being followed, I tried to escape but was quickly cornered by
“Stay back!” shooted, pulling out my phone.”
“I’m calling the police,
But the thugs ignored me
Fear and get flooded through me as I screamed for help.
Ther in light grew louder, but suddenly, a cold voice cut through the tension “Let her go
The thugs trope. Peering through the gap, I saw Alex
I pushed my way through the crowd and clung to Alex’s arm. Behind him stood a few bodyguards in sults. Their musë ular frames were clearly visible even beneath the formal attire.
