. When she attempted to drive away, security halted her v

ny, Charlee had lost her privilege to use this car

pped on her sunglasses and glan

y make out Stacey on the floor of her off

nger, then turned on her heel and walked off

The door swung open automatically, revealing a man lounging comf

coinci

e casual style, replaced by a sleek light gr

e watch peeking from beneath

he had completely

id into the car, the door s

elt intimate, his presence undeniable, his subtle, crisp s

previous evening flooded her mind, causin

d into me,

stion but a sta

given the recent public scandal at the engagement

, her gaze was fier

you might need help and took advantage of the car repair fee. But it turns out you were fine. We're even

e, his voice calm, d

ride? Wh

hich left Charlee nearly at a loss for words, feeling

make it seem as thou

ceuticals in the

on, she fell silent and tur

ll office building of the Sullivan

he would r

of what her mother had

ike to be my

ewhat playful yet entic

ent, she crossed her arms

lly said, "You were impressive last n

ways lived a c

ove and money, and Liam had always

d never envisioned being in a position w

nto the hotel last night, ke

en by a fierce urge to

w, looking at him, she saw not just his attractiveness and stron

that could be faked

e you,

hat you wa

ed tone could set o

am.