Chapter 53

Harriet waltzed in with Kristin, hooking her up with a chill gig at the reception desk.

Kristin’s got the looks with a killer figure, a real head–turner behind the desk.

“Front desk’s all about image, but it’s a trouble magnet too. If some drunk ruffles your feathers, don’t poke the bear, just buzz me, got it?” Harriet’s the sales honcho for the joint, so she’s got Kristin’s back.

Kristin nodded, “Got it, I’m on it.”

As Harriet checked her phone, she rallied a few lookers to charm the guests.

“Hey, Mr. Zack, been a minute, huh? What’s your poison tonight? On the house!”

The chubby guy chuckled, wrapping an arm around Harriet’s waist. “You? Treat me? Brought some pals, find me some sharp gals for a bit of fun.”

Harriet shot him a knowing smile and followed him into the elevator.

Kristin stood at the desk, going over the VIP mugshots. These high–rollers were untouchable.

“Where are you from? A looker like you at the front desk, that’s a tough break,” Yara, another receptionist, said with a grin.

Kristin chuckled and replied, “I’m from out of town.“.

“Same! I hail from Saint Diego.” Yara wasn’t a knockout, but her smile was infectious.

“Front desk pays peanuts, no commission. But you, dolling up and sipping drinks without the extra, could rake in a couple grand a month,” Yara said, noticing Kristin’s silence.

Kristin shook her head. “I’m allergic to alcohol.”

Yara got it. “Shame, but no biggie. We make less, but it’s honest work.”

Kristin gave her a once–over, whispering, “How long have you been here?”

“Since graduation, pushing four years,” Yara whispered back, slipping Kristin a stick of gum.

Kristin murmured thanks and probed softly, “Ever seen Aurora Tech’s James Bryce around?”

her eyes. “Yeah! We’re Aurora Tech’s playground, didn’t Lisa tell

HR went easy on her because of

that some big shot’s coming tonight. We gotta suit up.

Kristin nodded.

company’s got dorms. Harriet, being the sales queen, had

Garner, she couldn’t help but miss Summer, her little boy. She dared not call, fearing his

size. Check

dress. Even receptionists had to look the part in

over there and my kit’s all yours,” Yara said, transformed by her makeup.

taken aback, remembered that she had nearly forgotten how

years in prison, and even before that, she rarely beautified

and awkward, Kristin eyed her reflection. The dress hugged her form, showcasing her ballet–trained, swan–like neck, and delicate features. Her hair was tied back, her lips pale, but

accentuated her shapely and fair legs, though the bruises still healing were

down the dress, but it was hopeless. The

Yara burst in and stopped short at the

quiet, embarrassed.

Yara noticed

bit her lip,

pair of new flesh–toned stockings. “Put

Kristin murmured, promising to replace them tomorrow.

on some lipstick and come on out, Lisa

stockings, slipped into the unfamiliar heels, and applied Harriet’s lipstick.

her lips, she looked much better, cautiously

from the etiquette department, was stunned

LULA

Chapter 53

to have you

blushed and headed to her post.

Chamber of Commerce is about to start.

the chamber dinner sent Kristin’s nerves into

erratic.

approached the

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