like she was on the silver screen. Even in her early seventies, her white hair was always styled, her nails

graced with a visit from one of her favorite people in the world. Sophia flop

the black and white photos of her and her deceased husband. "He did

er his father's business," the older lady explained

o be saved," Sophia

, shutting the album, "But I wanted him to

" Sophia

anion and raised her eyebrows. "Y

. "Yeah, I ha

ot a secretary," Isabe

knew Sophia well enough to understand that the girl was meant for

to get some intel on this one busines

Mrs. Brow

e of their business rivals," Sophia explained, "But he's not the type you can easily ge

pionage?" Isabella ask

I taught you,

ke them feel like the most powerful person in

man in no time. Don't forget to read the books he has

e was quiet for a moment, fidd

covering her own that bro

r?" she asked, her Dutch c

the guys that hired me - took me to the Ch

raised a finger, "We don't d

scared me

of the past, either,"

like they were sixteen again. "So, tell me, my darling," sh

la gave her a knowing look. "A good villain must always have som

hia asked, slouching. "I'm the

id, squeezing Sophia's chin gently. "You

," Sophia sai

ng Sophia's hand. "You've come a long way fro

gave her a small smile. "So

h a hint of mystery," she said, repeating the things Isabella B

think he's going to try and poach me from my current emplo

look like?"

ir. He has the most striking green e

ook at me," I

ady dead in her pale blue eyes. "This man is

my fair share of handsome men, and I'm sure they were even more attract

n by your share of flirting, my darli

ger when I was with him. I've learnt a

eded some help, but look at you now - you've t

Isabella. I should go now. I'm going to get some dinner

you soon. You keep yourself safe, Sky. You know what I

sabella's townhouse. She crossed the street a

that had pulled up to the curb, but she

d smiled at Sophia. He had dark blond hair and a charming

old friend, "levi martins would like