er signing the deal. Brighter.

ortunity like it would be easy. To be honest with myself, I had already memorized the way he adj

art numb, had just offered me the chance of a l

act folder and slid it across h

air, expression unreadabl

ng over overpriced brunches and holding hand

ht and you'll need a dress," he said, flipping thro

bold."

ndling it,"

Her eyes scanned me like I wa

rk to do," she said,

ing not to trip

e it had been poured over me. The stylist said it was custom Valentino, one of the perks of being Joe Lensworth's

stepped out of the car that

sentable," Jo

how to charm a

t as we entered. "Smile. Yo

ers sparkled overhead and the scent of money

ed a fake it till

ons, and clung to Joe's arm like I was born for this. He whisper

blem? S

d found the small of my back, and f

at this than I exp

om Mr Lensworth

iled

get use

lingered, and s

ason for this act. As I scanned the room, my eyes fell on a lady. Our eyes locked for about

ers serving drinks and when

ere the one, she'd have reached out to

r that, it was time to leave. As we got into his car, my feet

st out of breath. "

ed. Rare

him. "Was tonig

now. "We'll need to keep this energy.

your deal and I'll g

ons. I also don't plan to be fair,

nt voice. "Let's say you fall in love and not me,

t me like I

but what is it you want

e then," I

" he r

ked me to my door, the night breez

as I was unlocking my door. "By the weeken

but I let it go. It

I said

agreed to this madness. Also, the other thing in my head was the lady at the party. Why di

and she saw it wa

be on time. I have some more fian

ame. I knew he wasn't going to make thi

this man fulfill every