Mistaking a Magnate for a Male Escort

“What about me?”

Ellie had been eating her breakfast the entire time, so her lips were all dirty. Seeing Robbie and Jamie receiving compliments from Zachary inspired her to voice up, too. She raised her tiny, plump hand and was eager to brag.

“I-I can dance, sing, and paint…”

“That…” said Zachary in a troubled tone, “I honestly can’t help with.”

He could teach the boys some technical knowledge and combat skills, but he knew nothing about Ellie’s hobbies.

Ellie pouted her tiny lips. Her cute, round face crumpled together as her eyes shone with sorrow while staring at Zachary.

“I-I can play the piano. I’ll teach you that,” coaxed Zachary immediately.

“Mommy can teach me how to play the piano,” said Ellie in a disappointed tone. Her tiny hand held the hot cross bunny but she had lost her appetite. “Uncle Zack only likes Robbie and Jamie. You don’t like me,” murmured Ellie.

“That is not true,” insisted Zachary. He didn’t know how to comfort the kid, so he nervously nudged Charlotte to ask for help.

her laughter and explained sweetly, “Uncle Zack is a boy, Ellie, so naturally, he can only teach the

Ellie, whose logic was flawless. She pouted her tiny lips and

Zachary. He couldn’t actually refute any of

“Lesser! Lesser!”

wings and danced. It even raised its voice and acted like it’d enjoy

on before criticizing strictly, “Don’t

made a face

pouted Ellie. She put her cutlery down and harrumphed angrily, “Uncle Zack is playing favorites,

don’t know how to do any of that,” denied

insisted Ellie with her head tilted up, “Mommy said that everything is possible if we put our minds to it. You can master it if you are willing to learn, and you are too smart to

Zachary was utterly speechless.

had been put on a pedestal and felt like it was virtually

no choice, so he steeled himself up and agreed, “Okay,

added, “Starting today, I will be your teacher. I will give you singing, dancing, and painting lessons every day. You don’t need to pay for

“Uhm…”