~Adinah~

Before I could protest further, he pulled me towards his guests and started using me as a bragging rights.

“She’s so beautiful.” A woman whom I supposed had to be a sister to his late father remarked.

With a proud smile tugging on his lips, he asserted, “Not only that,”

“My Queen has been the brains behind the excellent work in our finances so far.”

Her brows raised in amusement before she displayed a wide grin, “Is that so? She’s indeed a blessing.”

I felt a flush of embarrassment wash over me as Killian continued to tout my accomplishments to his guests. While I appreciated the recognition, I couldn't...