Arlene

“She’s here, Ma’am,” Matilda announced from behind me, walking alongside me as I inspected a row of luxurious skincare products.

I selected one of the testers and applied it to my skin, rubbing it in gently. The fragrance was divine, and the silky texture melted into my skin like a dream.

At least something today wasn’t a complete disaster.

I let out a low scoff, the memory of his show-off last night flashing in my mind. Liam was definitely someone I should steer clear of, but stepping down for him wasn’t an option.

Besides, I still needed to understand his motives - he mentioned having a price, yet he...