Chapter 137

Hailey pulled back her hand that instant as if she had touched a hot object. Shit! What was she thinking?

She patted her cheek and dropped her head, avoiding the Butler's gaze and also dreading to take another look at the sleeping man's face.

"I'll– I'll be outside with the guards." The Butler stood up and scratched his head. "Please l-let me know, Madam. When he's awake."

Hailey still avoided the Butler's eyes as she nodded. And when he closed the door behind him, she let out a groan and covered her face.

'Urgh!' this was embarrassing.

Even when asleep, Kendrick still had the ability to draw people like a magnet. And she was the only one immune to his charms. Urgh! She couldn't let her immunity waver. She had to build more defenses around herself.

Her head lifted up and she sneak a peek at his face. Luckily, she didn't make a fool of herself when he was awake. Otherwise, Kendrick would keep taunting her until she drowned in shame.

Some minutes later, the Butler came inside. And