abbed her phone, her eyes

of conscience in his eyes. "Are you r

llion dollars? This is for you, Sean. For this family! I

uilt quickly buried ben

ish, emphasizing the demand for a "formal proposal." On the other e

couldn't afford a taxi. Her mind raced, trying to rehearse what she would say. How do you

in. The caller ID

r stomach. She answered, her vo

enuine regret. "I'm so sorry to have to tell you this. The d

rked so hard for that promotion. It meant more money,

d I was your first ch

. She said you had a family emergency and had to withdraw your application. She even said

course, it

alling into place. The party. The endl

her vulnerability in less than twelve hours, all for

rged through Mia, burning away

erstand, Mrs. Price. Thank you for letting

tared out the window, he

val. This was about making sure no

arby public library, into the restroom. The face staring back at her from the

back into her expression. She straightened her clo

looking like a victim. She had to pro

fferent woman. The fear in her eyes was gone, re

xclusive bar, her steps

d her last illusions. Now she knew, with absolute certai

ting for her be

he entrance was discreet,

t open and s

aiting for her