Being Taught By Lola

Two can play at this game.

Lola's expression changed dramatically.

Such a drama queen.

Her confident smile crumbled, turning into a wounded expression. Her hand flew to her chest as if his words had inflicted actual physical damage.

"How cruel!" she gasped, her voice taking on a note of genuine hurt.

"I thought we had developed a special connection after that hot night we had together."

You mean that damn fireball when we were attacked! How does she even think of that? Luckily, there isn't anybody in the store. Otherwise, my reputation would have been tarnished.

Noah remained unmoved by her display of emotions, though he couldn't entirely suppress his amusement at her commitment to the performance.

"We have a customer-merchant relationship," he replied diplomatically.

"Very professional."