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Chapter 40

Author: Kacie
last update Last Updated: 2026-01-05 19:50:57

Andrew nudged him sharply with his elbow, earning a cold glare from Axel.

When Axel showed no hint of regret, though Andrew had not expected any, Andrew turned to face the curious stares around the room.

"I’m his assistant in every way," he said aloud.

It did absolutely nothing to help.

The room remained steeped in confusion. What made it worse was that Axel was technically right.

He was less a client and more an unexpected guest who looked like he’d rather be anywhere else, so whatever work he did didn’t really matter to their understanding.

But that subtle distinction went over most heads, leaving several people blinking in confusion.

Mia wasn’t surprised by his response though. If anything, she’d expected it... perhaps even worse.

She knew him too well for disappointment. Still, a quiet part of her had hoped he might say more, reveal something.

Her gaze caught Axel’s as he turned back to the front, and her heart stuttered.

Even from across the room, those hazel
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    Andrew nudged him sharply with his elbow, earning a cold glare from Axel. When Axel showed no hint of regret, though Andrew had not expected any, Andrew turned to face the curious stares around the room. "I’m his assistant in every way," he said aloud. It did absolutely nothing to help. The room remained steeped in confusion. What made it worse was that Axel was technically right. He was less a client and more an unexpected guest who looked like he’d rather be anywhere else, so whatever work he did didn’t really matter to their understanding. But that subtle distinction went over most heads, leaving several people blinking in confusion. Mia wasn’t surprised by his response though. If anything, she’d expected it... perhaps even worse. She knew him too well for disappointment. Still, a quiet part of her had hoped he might say more, reveal something. Her gaze caught Axel’s as he turned back to the front, and her heart stuttered. Even from across the room, those hazel

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