Chapter 1694

Skyler wasn’t one to turn down a free ride, but she wasn’t heading back to campus just yet. She had a shift waiting for her at a nearby coffee shop in the bustling business district.

Time had slipped away from her, and now she was cutting it close to the start of her shift. With swift strides, she made her way to the

café.

As a temp, she hadn’t graduated to the art of coffee crafting just yet. Her role was more about waiting tables, keeping the place spotless, and handling all sorts of odd jobs.

What she didn’t expect was to bump into Zavier again, so soon after their last encounter.

Zavier had set up a coffee meeting and, of all the joints in town, he chose the café where Skyler worked. If Skyler didn’t know any better, she might have suspected Zavier of engineering these run-ins on purpose.

Even though Skyler never felt any shame in waitressing, she couldn’t help but wonder if Zavier, with his air of nobility, would look down on her job. So, after delivering his coffee, she beat a hasty retreat.

especially with Zavier deep in conversation.

pace, but Zavier reached out, gripping her arm. “Playing the

the center of attention. “Sir, can I help you

raised an eyebrow, giving her a once-over. “Straight from my place to slinging coffee here. Don’t

she admitted.

money. The thought of earning money to provide a better life for her sister

tired and yet you’re working all these

are plenty of people out there more worn out than

released her arm, saying nothing more.

didn’t wait around, making her

finally spoke up. “Zavier, if Hudson finds out that his chosen fiancée for you is working in a place

sip of his coffee, unfazed. “She’s earning her keep honestly, not stealing or

man chuckled. “For the average Joe, no problem at all. But she’s Skyler, your betrothed picked out

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