Are you looking for Anna?” the man in swimming trunks inquired, his voice tinged with a casual curiosity that irked Theo even further. Theo’s scowl deepened, his piercing gaze fixed on the stranger as he gave a curt nod. His patience was wearing thin, and he couldn’t shake the nagging thought that his chief scout might have made a mistake. What the hell was someone like this doing here? Before Theo could fully process his annoyance, the door creaked open, revealing a man who instantly set his nerves on edge. He was undeniably striking, the kind of good looks that could land someone on the cover of a high-end fashion magazine. His lean, toned physique and self-assured air screamed trouble. “What in the world are you doing in her place?” Theo asked sharply, his tone cutting through the ro

