30. You Must Be Punished

"You're the one who likes to touch me. Just look at your hands," Amber protested, not wanting to show any awkwardness.

Instead of letting go, Adam shook the palm in his grip. "I'm doing this as a precaution. You started the case. If you don't bother with my things, I won't hold you."

"All right, I won't touch anything else. Now, please show me your new project, Mister Smith." Amber was too lazy to argue.

"Okay." The designer's expression instantly turned serious. His eyebrows were no longer arched high and the corners of his lips were stiff. "But before that, you have to promise me."

"Promise what?" Amber asked in a displeased tone. She thought that man still kidding.

"You will hold my big secret. So, promise not to betray me," Adam pleaded earnestly.

Knowing Mr. Smith's seriousness, the apprentice didn't grimace anymore. "Don't worry. I won't share this information to anyone."

"Nice."

A second later, Adam freed Amber’s hands. With a leisurely motion, he pulled out the paper c