est of her professional capabilities; it was also driven by the inexplicable conn

by the request, T

ner party on his very first d

unded by her resolve to divorce Brayan, mad

work tonight. May I assist in finding a repl

ion was one of

. sai

ve someone take care of the work y

ecline, he offered a solu

o argue, and despite her internal protest, she f

Thalia to consider her

ecially now that Brayan was her boss. Considering resign

lay in jewelry design, a c

means to understand the industry from the inside, a

l position wouldn't compromise he

arted for the event in his limousine, heading to

partners who had been eagerly awaiting their presence. With resp

respect. Thalia, in her capacity as his secretary, was seate

discussions about the current state of Eleganc

company's situation, but she only told them some insi

as he looked at Thalia,

evidenced, were in

nversation and laughter, Brayan

us beauties, he admitted to himse

distinctive demeanor, combined with her elegant attire, render

ed by Thalia. Her charm had drawn t

out joining us for a drink?" Claud Ahmed, the host, sug

as Brayan's secretary, Claud h

"Miss Palmer, you're absolutely stunning. Mr. Rogers, y

"Mr. Ahmed, I am merely Mr. Rogers's secretar

relieved she wasn't romantically involved wi

havior, Thalia felt compelled to

wed, everyone was

ia's figure and commented, "Damn, Miss P

holding her liquor, felt t

all, Claud's gaze shifted toward Thalia, h

ss to Thalia, he announced,

ut causally, his hand slow

her skin crawl. The discomfort was palpa