A Calculated Bargain

As soon as he said that, Clara's hand holding the fork suddenly paused.

Mia had already finished her dinner and was playing with her bunny plush behind the screen.

Clara glanced at Mia. Then she turned back to Kaelen and gave a small nod. "Yes."

Kaelen's lips curled into a faint smile. He set down his fork and picked up his napkin. Every move was calm and elegant. His quiet nobility was impossible