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?”

Tech’s playground, didn’t Lisa tell you? Mr. Bryce. brings his posse here and

breathed easier, shaking her head. HR went easy on her because of Harriet.

big shot’s coming tonight. We gotta

Kristin nodded.

dorms. Harriet, being the sales queen, had her space,

paycheck and send the rest to Garner, she couldn’t help but miss Summer, her little boy. She dared not

go get changed. You’re tall and slim. I’ve got your size. Check if the dress is too short. Here

crystal heels and the dress. Even receptionists had to look the

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

aback, remembered that she had nearly

before that, she

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 otherwise, striking,

tallest, but her proportions were spot–on. High heels accentuated her shapely and fair legs, though the bruises still healing were a harsh contrast.

dress, but it was hopeless. The high slits.

short at the sight of Kristin. “You a dancer

stayed quiet,

noticed

her

new flesh–toned

to replace them tomorrow.

You’ve got the foundation. Slap on some lipstick and come on out, Lisa said the

stockings, slipped into the unfamiliar heels, and

her lips, she looked much better, cautiously stepping

no makeup?” Lisa, from the etiquette

LULA

Chapter 53

you just greeting

headed to

for Silvergrove Chamber of Commerce is about to start. Big shots everywhere,

Kristin’s nerves into overdrive, her

erratic.

approached the door, Kristin

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