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milia entranced for the past few hours. She took a deep breath

eyes fixed on her with an unnerving intensity. "Miss Gray," he said,

st. She grabbed her purse and stepped out i

lia slid into the backseat, feeling a sense of luxury wash over her. The car w

nse of trepidation. What was she getting herself int

gh the rolling hills and picturesque villages of the countryside. Em

s a sprawling, modern monstrosity, with sleek lines and angular architecture. It was surr

to open Emilia's door for her. She stepped out of th

le spreading across his face as he saw her. "Emilia,"

ng her into the mansion. The interior was just as impressive as

ete with a roaring fire and a stunning view of the gardens.

rvousness wash over her. "Wine, plea

by decanter. "So, Emilia," he said, handing her the g

sip of her wine. What did Asher have planned fo

she said, tryin

"Good," he said. "Because I think you'll find

of curiosity wash over her. What did Asher

repeated, her voice b

ive companion, you'll be expected to attend certain... funct

f understanding wash over her. "

ng with amusement. "Oh, there

sher leaned back in his chair, a look o

eated, her voice bar

nting with amusement. "All in good tim

ds, she couldn't shake the feeling that she was in over her head. What had sh