Scarlet, though her heart ached with the knowledge that Sebastian had vowed not to fall for her, decided to just prioritize her job as his assistant. It was her means of supporting herself and also contributing to the financial stability of the monastery that had taken her in since she was a child. It seemed that Sebastian just disregarded the intimacy they had shared together.

The following day, Scarlet woke up early, her nerves tingling with a mix of excitement and apprehension. It was her first day of work as Sebastian's secretary, a position she had eagerly accepted despite the uncertainties that lay ahead. She dressed in a smart, professional...