** Harper **
"I'm just a newbie exploring untrodden grounds … So anything goes, but maybe be gentle on the shock level?" Harper casually avoided answering May's question directly.
May gave her a meaningful look. "I find it hard to believe that anyone mentored by Eli could be called a newbie." Her eyes slid toward the man. "He's quite seasoned across various niches, despite being relatively new to our team. Isn't that so, Mr. Pro?"
… Mr. Pro? Harper glanced his way curiously. Was that a compliment to his literary editing skills, or … something else?
"Don't mislead Harper here," Eli said to May. "I make customized plans to work with all my clients. Her eyes are still quite innocent."
Oh. Harper's innocent eyes widened. Just what level of "pro"ness were they talking about, if she was still considered innocent? That was such a blow to a self-proclaimed steamy romance author.
