Chapter 13

Olivia’s POV

Rose was already at the driving range when I arrived. She looked like she always did: energetic and glowing in her pale yellow golf dress. Her long, curly hair fell around her shoulders.

She eyed me from head to toe and let out a sigh. “Liv, you’re not dressed sexy enough,” she said, frowning a bit.

I let out a small laugh. “Rose, I’m here to find a job.”

I didn’t think there was anything wrong with what I was wearing. Just plain sportswear, light makeup, and my hair tied up in a ponytail. Nothing fancy. Nothing too eye-catching.

Rose crossed her arms. “Honey, men are visual creatures,” she said with a knowing look.

I shook my head. “If Alexander just wanted a pretty face for a secretary, that job wouldn’t still be vacant.”

She made a face at me. “You’re missing the point,” she teased. She reached out and poked my arm lightly. “Pretty and capable- you can be both.”

I smiled at her. “Fine, fine. I get it.”

Rose grinned, clearly satisfied. “Good,” she said. “Lucky for you, I brought an extra set of clothes. We’re about the same size. You’re going to wear it.”

Before I could argue, she grabbed my arm and tugged me toward the locker room.

I followed her without fuss. After all, I was relying on Rose to introduce me to Alexander. I couldn’t start off by ig- noring her advice.

ly want. The short black pleated skirt was snug on my hips, leaving my legs almost completely bare. I looked in the mirror

It’s a crime you keep it

I didn’t want to talk about Ethan or Chole

else that was bothering me. I was afraid

him.

me a look. “Shh,” she whispered. Her phone rang. at that

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hung up and turned to me with a big smile. “Let’s go,” she said, looping

I hesitated again. “Rose… have you actually met Alexander before?” I asked

I went to the Green family’s Christmas party. Alexander was there, but he was just a kid. Then he left the country when he was

I nodded slowly.

and a wide green lawn came into

taller man, dressed in all white. His build was athletic, broad shoulders filling out the simple. shirt. When he turned slightly, the sun hit his face, catching the sharp edge of

was him. Alexander. The one who gave me his suit, the

sigh. “Wow,” she said. “Alexander’s completely different now. Tall, handsome… he’s basically

smile. My heart was beating a little too

she teased. “Did you fall in love with

what to reply.

waved at us. Alexander looked at me with a flicker of surprise,

me straight over. “Paul!” she called out, beam- ing. “And Alexander,

“Rose, you’re as radiant as ever,” he said, then looked at

good friend, Olivia Whitmore,” she said brightly. “She came here to

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