The untamed wolf that had yet to grow into its fangs was now an irresistible, doe-eyed pup.
Since he offered himself up willingly, Isabella wondered if she should make the most of him.
But then, she thought of the dark emperor reigning at the pinnacle of the pyramid—a peerless figure of earthly beauty, unattainable as the lofty flower perched on the highest peak.
Isabella ultimately backed down. She couldn’t afford to take that risk.
“No need,” she said lightly. “For now, I’ll stick to what I know best—women’s fashion.”
Theodore’s face revealed a trace of hurt. “Fine, but when you start designing menswear, promise you’ll use me as your model.”
Isabella humored him with a half-hearted response. “Sure.”
Throwing herself into a grueling work routine, Isabella sketched several de
