Chapter 40: How Could Mr. Hoyle Know I Could Speak Dutch

Olive took his hand away. "In the past, the dandy whose the son of Mr. Geve, Master Geve, deceived many women in the company with such words. Mr. Hoyle, I respect you for being young and your capability, but don't let me down. Be yourself. I'm full. Go back to my room first."

In fact, the food on her plate hardly was eaten.

Olive could hear her voice full of anxiety. Although she tried to make her movements calm and easy, her heart was in a state of disorder.

And he, almost at...