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.

the clothes Rose gave me. The white sleeveless top hugged my chest, showing off more than I’d usual- ly want. The short black pleated skirt was snug on my hips, leaving my legs almost

low whistle. “Liv,” she said, “I didn’t know you had such a curvy body. It’s a crime you keep it hidden under those office clothes. It’s Ethan’s loss,

to talk

that was bothering me. I was afraid Alexander would think I was

him.

I wanted to ask, she just raised a finger to her lips and gave me a look. “Shh,” she whispered. Her phone rang. at that moment and she quickly answered it. “Mr. Thomas,” she said, her voice bright. “Have you and Mr. Green

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big smile.

golf carts, I hesitated again. “Rose… have you actually met

“When I was six, my parents and I went to the Green family’s Christmas party. Alexander was there, but he was just a kid. Then he left the

I nodded slowly.

cart turned a corner and a wide green lawn came into view. Two men in tracksuits were talking near

went to them. One of them was Paul. He was wearing a dark blue top and light brown pants. Next to him stood a 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

breath catch in my throat. It was him. Alexander. The one who

my gaze and let out a sigh. “Wow,” she said. “Alexander’s completely different now. Tall, handsome… he’s

My heart was beating a

nudged me in the side. “You’re staring,” she teased. “Did you fall in love

reply. But

and I felt my stomach twist. Paul smiled and waved at us. Alexander looked at me with a flicker of surprise, but his

waste a second. She looped her arm around mine and led me straight over. “Paul!” she called out, beam- ing. “And Alexander, good

as radiant as ever,” he said, then looked

nudged me forward. “This is my good friend, Olivia Whitmore,” she said brightly. “She came here

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