On the following day, Amelia walked down to the lobby of Stephan’s hotel, her heart beating faster with anticipation. Her index finger danced over the message icon on her phone and she anxiously stared at the display screen waiting for any update from Stephan. The screen lit up, displaying a short but powerful message: “Come up to the penthouse.”

Amelia’s heart skipped a beat, and her mind was in turmoil – part of it filled with apprehension while the rest was full of optimism as she went to get into an elevator. The doors opened and she walked out onto the lush carpet, walking towards the penthouse. Amelia stood in...