Being teased by the big boss, Annabelle was so annoyed that she slapped his chest—only to have her hand caught by him. “What’s wrong with your legs? Did you get hurt?” Earlier, during their intimacy, he had noticed her movements were a bit stiff, and she had tired quickly. At the time, he had been too caught up in the moment. Now that he had calmed down, he wondered if he had been too inconsiderate. Annabelle explained that she had spent the entire afternoon training for the upcoming fashion show, practicing her runway walk under a strict instructor. She’d have to continue training every day from now on. Kendrick immediately asked, “Is the instructor male or female?” “…Is that the main concern here?” “It’s not the main concern, but it’s pretty important,” he said seriously. “She’s

