Chapter 8: New Beginnings

The sun shone brightly through the windows, casting a warm glow over the apartment. Reese woke up feeling refreshed and energized, the excitement of the previous day still buzzing in her veins. She rolled over to see Chelsea stirring in her bed, a sleepy smile spreading across her face.

"Morning," Chelsea mumbled, rubbing her eyes.

"Morning," Reese replied, swinging her legs over the side of the bed. "Today's the day. You've got a meeting with Valerie, Liam's secretary."

Chelsea's eyes snapped open, and she sat up straight. "What? Oh, yeah! I remember. You told me last night, but I was too busy celebrating to process it."...