Miss Noma's cheeks were slightly red; she was afraid.
Even though she was slightly tall, not quite petite, she somehow gave off a feeling of shrinking into herself.
This might have been related to Miss Noma's childhood experiences. When her father was alive, she was a noble lady, but as soon as her father passed away, the support immediately cooled. The wealth her family once possessed vanished, along with the so-called friends who disappeared without a trace. Even her father's brothers came to seize the inheritance.
For the young Miss Noma at that time, it must have been an incredibly terrifying shadow, which shaped her timid personality. This personality stayed with her for life, and even considerable strength couldn't change it.
Seeing how Miss Noma unconsciously clutched at her dress, Mr. Qin knew what she was thinking, and that image even tempted him to tease her.
Mr. Qin removed his outer suit, revealing the white shirt underneath.