Chapter 2

I was just arriving home when a message popped up asking me to deliver documents to the Sovereign Club.

Without hesitation, I turned around and ordered a rideshare through my company’s expense app.

Adult evenings rarely belong to oneself.

When not dedicated to love, they’re mostly consumed by unpleasant work obligations.

Stepping out into the biting wind, I looked around.

I’d heard of the Sovereign Club – a place frequented by the extraordinary.

My boss could only access this hidden courtyard mansion thanks to connections with their executives.

Through the vermillion doors, flanked by suited attendants, I stated my purpose and was respectfully guided inside.

As expected, after delivering the documents, I put on my practiced smile and graciously made the rounds

with drinks.

Usually, document delivery doesn’t require my personal attention.

But these business dinners always need a pretty face for decoration.

“Mr. Sullivan, this is Emma from our tech department. She’ll explain everything – true professional!*

When our business partner’s fingers brushed my hand, I lowered my glass and discreetly pulled away.

Often, I couldn’t outright refuse, even if it meant enduring certain gazes.

After several drinks, I excused myself for fresh air.

ajar, its brass handle gleaming coldly, ornate carvings on the frame flickering in the night.

look away, when a voice carried

won’t marry her because

give her credit for

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my banking contact. She withdrew all her savings just $195,460 for a down payment

grand? That barely buys a bathroom

stopped, incredulous, moving closer

seriously, what’s with your shabby clothes? We’ve all been abroad, and you’re still playing

– a $200 down jacket, $50 pants from Amazon, and the Balenciaga

nothing I wore cost

must have misheard, I reached for my

someone inside lean forward to open a bottle on

his full profile and attire.

fingers clutched my clothes until my knuckles went

speak

who’d been speaking: “I have my reasons. Stay out of

Wasn’t this just supposed to be a game?

fell for Cinderella?”

while lighting a cigarette, then he smirked: “What

you can’t possibly marry her. My advice? End it now, don’t waste her time. Let

someone suitable.”

exhaled smoke, giving him a lazy look,

“You barely talk, but next time you make me download Temu at midnight for your

man raised his hand politely: “Actually, I think Temu

maxed out!”

continued: “When are you planning

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