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.

a door stood ajar, its brass handle gleaming coldly, ornate carvings

to look away,

thinks Alex won’t marry her because he’s

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She withdrew all her savings just $195,460 for a down payment on what she thinks will be their marriage home.”

That barely buys a bathroom

incredulous, moving closer to

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

jacket, $50 pants from

I wore cost over

reached for my phone to make

to open a bottle on

movement revealed his full profile and attire.

fingers clutched my clothes until my knuckles went white.

stared at the scene before me, wanting to speak but finding my throat frozen by the

“I have my reasons. Stay out of it.”

this just supposed to be a game? Don’t tell

for

hand paused while lighting a cigarette, then

marry her. My advice? End it now, don’t

find someone

exhaled smoke, giving him a lazy look, “you talk too

next time you make me download Temu at

politely: “Actually, I think Temu is quite

maxed out!”

as Harrison continued: “When

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