“Thank you, Miss.

I can stand,” Tatum said politely, mindful of his current position.

Despite not being shy, he knew his status in the Ormond family had not yet solidified.

Until Elora’s feelings for him were clear, he didn't want to appear too forward, so as not to risk damaging the impression he was building with her.

“Please, have a seat.

If you stand, I'll have to keep turning my head to talk to you, and my neck will get sore,” Elora insisted.

With that, Tatum promptly found a chair and sat down, his posture straight and formal.

Elora observed him for a moment and then smiled.

“You sit like a soldier.” He looked a bit like a schoolboy in class, sitting properly to avoid getting scolded by the teacher.

Tatum remained silent.

“I really like the clothes and gifts that Alonzo and Angelo picked out for me.

You must be exhausted after spending the whole afternoon with them.

for everything you spent,” Elora

young masters are quite

tired,

enjoyed

them happy made me happy

he would simply inform the

needed a special gift did he personally

something his

a child, he sometimes tagged along, but as he got

these days,” Tatum said

some delicious dish at a restaurant, I'll go and try

I end up thinking that my cooking tastes better.”

“You're a natural chef.

so young with such

tired of your food.” Tatum responded warmly, “Miss, I hope to be your chef for life and never be outdone by any of my colleagues.” Elora’s smile remained,

looked at Tatum for a long moment and asked, “You still haven't told me

sure about the

said, “Young

a total of $350,000 from me.” This was a rough estimate; he didn't bother with the

for their seven sisters were all branded items, costing about $10,000

which

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