"Sir, I told you, I don't want you to take me to meet your grandmother," Noreen said exasperatedly. When Thiery arrived about 20 minutes after her call, Noreen immediately pulled him by the hand to the back of his car. "You won't be meeting my grandmother," Thiery said with a smile. "She's not feeling well, too tired from being out for the past few days. You don't need to meet her. I'll meet her in her room with the design she requested. You and Richard can wait in the library." Seeing Thiery smile and hearing his words, Noreen felt embarrassed. Was she being too confident, or was she coming across as arrogant? "I-I'm sorry, sir," Noreen said, her cheeks flushing pink. "I didn't mean to be rude, but I just—" "I understand," Thiery interrupted Noreen gently. He reached out, unable to r

