she's grinning like the Joker, the

oor just in your

my apartment on fire, and the best part

grabbed me and kissed me; we only stopped because we smelled something burning and rushed to my kitchen. My popcorn was on fire; he grabbed the pot and threw it in the sink, telling me

ocent of us both; she only had one boyfriend, who died in a car accident, and she nev

give you for lying; it was for a

cause I thought you'd jud

s; it's more than time for you to move

pes I always answer the door for him in just

p it," her chee

o you

ive again!

solidarity that conveyed our unity and determination to face whatever c

est assured we support you, and if

that, girls, I'll tell y

st $25 million if I get a boyfriend, get engaged, and marry him, a

e shouts, and eve

s will only get a millionaire's investment if she gets married. Can't she handle a company on her own?

cked by what this man said. Do y

This project is very expensive, and I can't implement it alone, so I need this inves

I look at Eliza, who shrugs,

a guy who owns a luxury escort agenc

gency. Do you think I'll get involved with someone I don't kno

isn't a bad idea," Eliza says

do you agree w

et a rent-a-boyfriend/husband, or your project is over," Persephone said with

asingly absurd, but at the same time, I couldn't think of another viable so

sounds crazy, but maybe it's the only way we can overcome th

my situation. "I guess you're right," I admitted,

t out today, and yo

ng our panties, making our little bald heads wink," Persephone said excitedly, and

ame," Eliza looked disgusted, and I

n. "Oh, you know you love my spicy jokes," s

" I agreed, knowing that Persephone's jokes always mana

all this excitement doesn't get us into trouble," she

always been the most cautious in our group, and her serious express

in her gaze. "Don't worry so much, Eliza. We'll be fine," she tri

over us. "Yeah, there's nothing to worry about," I agre

, seeming not entirely convin