#Chapter373

I do exactly as he says. Suck it up and present that seasoned actress I spent a lifetime perfecting, to the world. Lift that defiant chin with as much confidence as I can muster.

All I can focus on is being what he needs me to be right now. A role to play. An old familiar habit to detract me from reality for a little while.

I can do this.

We are outside the covered entrance to a very huge and glamorous building that’s as intimidating as he can be. It’s dated but you have all the basics of luxury and opulence in the entranceway, including doormen and valet...