Chapter 7

'Who's Shelly?' Marie asked and my heart stopped for a second.

Before I could respond, though, Adrian spoke.

“Shelly is your manager for as long as she's here. We told you not to call us unless it's really important. There was some problem with the suppliers, so she panicked.

“That doesn't sound like a good manager to me. - commented Pierre. I gave him a look and he just shrugged. — Since your coffee is so dear to you, I say. He added with a cynical smile.

I gaped, such that my jaw was almost on the floor. I peeked a glance at Adrian, who was busy talking about Marie. I ignored Pierre and tried to pay attention to the delicious lemon cheesecake in front of me. I took a bite, savoring the taste and feeling the way it exploded in my taste buds. I felt Pierre's leg against mine and my gaze caught his.

He was staring at his phone indifferently, but I saw the smile on his face.

— Pierre! I whistled and his amused gaze met mine.

— Yes, Miss. Kingsley? - He smiled. He k