Velvet Lies And Hidden Desires

ound Richard and Sophia in the living room, laughing over a story about a mishap with the

ice. But her smile wavered as she took in their c

e room to hug her. "Emily, you

a little too tightly. She glanced at Sophia, who offe

ction," Sophia said, her tone brig

chard's lingering glances, Sophia's quiet familiarity. One night, as they prepared for be

is hair. "It's just stress, Emily.

ending a lot of time with Sophia.

elping with the auction. That's it. Y

him. "I trust you," she said finally, her

at him. "Always," he lied, knowing the