Lexi's POV
By the time I got to my apartment it was already very dark. My room was dusty. I had been out for more than a week.
I slumped on my bed, tired and famished. I can't believe I didn't even eat before leaving in anger.
What was I thinking? I was a fool to think a billionaire would take a liking to someone like me.
I hissed and dozed off.
The next morning, a black sedan idled outside my apartment. Lucian had sent an email last night that I’d ignored.
Through my window, I could see Marcus adjusting his tie, clearly uncomfortable with his assignment.
"Miss Carter?" Marcus called from the lobby intercom, his voice apologetic. "Mr. Cross insisted I wait until you're ready."
Ready? As if I had any intention of going to his precious gala.
I pressed the intercom button harder tha
