let screen. A wide, amused grin. He sat in a

d in the most public way possible." Julian shook his

Julian." Dimitri

major outlet will touch them. But you were right about the Beaumon

ackground.

my favorite game. What's it going to be this time?

e. Believable. A chef. Owns a food truck in Broo

truck? Seriously? That's a long way fr

ent. And this isn't just for her. It's

y. He understood. This wasn't a romantic whim. It was a strategic move. A

gend. Bank statements. A lease on a shithole apartment in Bushwick. Glowing re

She needs clothes. Send some things over." He

Sounds like you got to know the new

that was New York City. This impulsive marriage had complicated everything. Pulled him further from his carefully l

ning, the do

s. She opened the door to a surprising sight. Two women and a man, all dressed in chic bla

d politely. "We have the seasonal col

gner dresses, shoes, and handbags into the apartment. A fortun

. Simple t-shirt and jeans. Looked

He shrugged casually. "So I

What friend of a house-sitter can have an entire collection delive

reasonable. "He's a major investor in the brand. I just

. Explained everything and nothing. All came

Later, she stood before the mirror. A simple but exquisitely cut navy blue dress t

ding the paper. He looked up. His eyes darkened wi

the dress. "Thank you." Her voice quiet. "Bu

er feel like a kept woman. A rol