Chapter 37⚽ · TED

Russell Junior’s voice brimmed with confidence.

“Oh, my. I haven’t even offered the lady a seat yet. What a discourtesy on my part.”

“No, it’s fine. I’m not here to impose. I just wanted to thank you.”

“Well then. If you ever need help, don’t hesitate to come find me.”

It was a purely formal remark—no different than the kind of empty nicety people throw around in social settings, like “Let’s have lunch sometime.”

But it seemed the woman didn’t take it that way.

“Really? You mean it, Mr. Dixon?”

“……”

Her large eyes, framed by thick lashes, sparkled innocently. The light of the noonday sun seemed to shine inside them.

Faced with such a noble gaze, Russell couldn’t bring himself to admit that he’d just been talking nonsense.

“Well… I’m not the type to go back on my word…”

Russell Junior suddenly felt uneasy.

Just then, the server brought…