," Noah reported, his voice s

file in his hands, his e

ears- but this was the first time

sharp, chiseled features, he had the effortless charm of someone used to being admired. Women of all kinds were interested in him- both single and marrie

go to any meeting with a female partner, even while having conversation with a female, he never

ver the business world- that Alex Williams is gay. That was the perfect expla

yn Hartley," Noah continued. "She als

ir, "She was at the anniv

came with

"Her fiance?, how did

down last night between 9pm and 10

was clear that last night had been her first time. W

also bidding for the Van Arden Fashion Contract,"

t? But she had clearly been drugged... or had someone else drugg

and it looks like Ria doesn't know, since she came to the party with him last night. Ria is the one handling the Co

ouldn't want to loose her," Alex said tapping his fingers on the table in c

ems so

e was working for him. Also, find out how she got into my room. I won

nswered and went

ith her fiance for five years but last night was definitely her first tim

t from last year had broken into the international market. So why would Ria c

so unexpectedly stirred his world. He had not felt this way about a woman before and the thoug

-

widening his eyes. "You mean she l

And I'm so happy about it." She tilted her he

she caught us last night, I'm worried she won't design for the com

esigners than Ria. Sure, it'll cost money-since that slut worked for free-but it's not the end of the world,

act first, before anything else, but how did you come to meet tha

tell anyone about their relationship, but Nathan wasn't just an

"He got me into the Hartley family. He created the circumstances for Miss Hartley to take interest in me and bring me into the

a savio

nd guess what?" she let out a soft, mocking laugh as she leaned back, crossing her arms as if she was recalling a

happy and made Ria sad. He never told me his name or even shared a single detail about who he is but there was no mistaking the way he spoke about th

s not a bad person," she said softly"And if we keep followi

avered, "okay..

-

fee, nearly spilling it as she stared at her fri

n?" she muttered, her eyes darted around

had called Emily and asked to meet. She needed a place t

irring her now-lukewarm tea. "I need to find a job, and...

g over long nights of study and shared dreams of independence. Unlike Ria, Emily had c

pany in Central City and now lived alone in a condo downtown. Despit

across the table to squeeze Ria's hand. "And honestly, t

her a tir

ver. "Kelly always gave me the ick. That fake smile, acting like

determination. "And this time, I'm going to compete head-on wit