Bound By Duty

s she gazed at the contract. Her thoughts were racing

mo

ucas Hernandez's fi

o, nothing fancy, but enough to get by. She was now seated across from a billionair

ed. Instead, she felt

He was a man whose every action radiated strength, command, and ass

ell?" The quiet was broken by his

s gaze. "I just... I need to under

events, business meetings, and any other situation where my reputation is at stake. In exchange, I'll pay

"Of course, I expect professionalism. No e

. "So, we're ju

es

would happen if I v

w tensed.

s voice sent a chi

lder. "Then everything I've offered you-your debt relief, yo

t with a man who didn't put up with disobedi

breathe. There was not

he bottom of the documen

d, quickly scanned it, and then put it in a stylis

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sformati

grasp what she had just done. In a matter of seconds, a w

said. "She will handle your t

smiled professionally and courteously. "Miss Howell, it's nice to meet you. I'll be in charge of your wardrobe, etiquette, and

d. "Wardrobe

uld let you walk into high society dressed like..." Hi

t hurt to hear it so directly, even thou

n hour. We'll need a complete wardrobe overhaul-gowns, casual wear, acces

owned. "

the part. Your actions and words must be consist

heavy. Future

her, akin to a hunter examining his prey, caused her to question whether sh

-

e of H

ay in a fancy black sedan to a posh store, Evelyn and

nd mirror, staring at the w

that exuded wealth. Once a tangled mess, her hair was now combed into gentle wave

recognise

better. You'll have to get used to this new l

d. "I don't fe

nd," Evelyn

was odd. However, she had consented to this. The co

oking out at the city skyline with his back to her. Eve

throat. "She's re

er Velia. Something flickered in his eye

imply. "At least no

tached tone. "Glad to kn

nothing. Instead, he

u'll make your first pub

h tightene

e. Investors, the press. It's the perfect

f people who would see right through

on. "You'll be fine," he said. "Just

"And if someone asks about o

d onto hers, his g

lie, Mis

there was something in the way he said

e when she wasn't. But this was different. She was entering a life tha

e a deal wi

w would sta