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he curtains, Ever slowly, she opened her eyes, sitting up on the

Mia. But she found none, meaning Mia had slept outside h

n danger or something more. She forced her lazy s

She muttered, already gett

en. She didn't have so much clothing of h

footwear you could think off, jewelries... Name it. So this morning, Al

ia's black jewelry, and also her make up set. Taking a look at her reflection, she smiled to herself. She would sur

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citement and nerves. She had spent hours preparing for this moment, rehearsing answ

eeting hers. She stopped breathing for a while, as she took in the chiseled features and chiseled physique of Lucas, Alexander's r

p voice sending a shiver down her spine. "Alexander's not in town

being caught checking Lucas out. Embarrassment flooded

he couldn't take her eyes of

you listen

am. You were say

answered each question with ease. As the interview progressed, Alina found herself relaxing in Lucas's presence

iew was ending, Lucas asked a simple but v

's been through so much in her li

care of. She took a deep breath and answered, "I would provide a loving and supportive environme

is lips. "I think you'd be perfect for the j

surprise. She had gotten

nk you can handle a job people have rejected.

om her seat and following him out of the

d." Lucas introduced himself to her. Sh

or?" Lucas found

miled again, not forgetting

to me?" He asked

ina." Lucas said not able

looking forward and then, she

banister polished to a high shine. Crystal chandeliers refracted rainbow hues across the marble floor, leading to a spacious living ro

able seating areas. The air was thick with the scent of fresh flow

le and chairs that seemed to whisper refinement. A sparkling chandelier above ca

and modern luxury, reflecting Alexander's impeccable taste. Every detail, fro

heater, and an expansive library with shelves upon shelves of leather-bound tomes. The

asked a hint of impatience in hi

it here... It's so beautiful..." She smiled w

b. Alina took in a deep breath and she nodded making Lucas smile r