Chapter 17

Solana's POV

Mr. Merlin looked at me again with a serious face. I chewed my bottom lip as I recalled how I bumped into him. Is he angry? Gosh! First day sucks!

"You're in design team, right?" Mr. Merlin asked and I nodded. He wet his lips and swiftly glanced at Pierce again before fixing his gaze to me. "Are you okay with your team?"

"Yes, sir," I answered, confused. Why does he sound so concerned?

Pierce cleared his throat, so I looked at him. He smiled at Mr. Merlin. "Don't worry, sir. I will assist and help Miss Stone if ever she has a problem. It would be a pleasure to help an excellent designer like her."

I chewed my bottom lip and glanced at Pierce because of what he said. He chuckled when he saw my reaction. He's overreacting! I'm just starting and he already has a nickname for me.

"What? You're a great designer, Sol. I'm telling the truth," Pierce said, defending his claim.

I was unable to answer him because Mr. Merlin cleared his throat, drawing our attention. I pressed my li