Valerie quietly lay on her bed, staring at the ceiling. She was thinking about everything that had happened throughout the day, especially about Alexander. The man's words and actions when he dropped her off at the shop replayed in her mind. His secretary, Merriam, was there to assist her, and Valerie was grateful that Merriam was so nice. Though, she was too shy to ask about Alexander's whereabouts. "It's nice meeting you, Ms. Brown. You're indeed beautiful, and you're a perfect match for my boss. Mr. Hamilton is a kind and generous person," Merriam had said as soon as they met. If not for Merriam's compliments, Valerie would have thought Alexander Hamilton was a ruthless man. Merriam's words seemed so genuine, and Valerie felt at ease when she explained that Alexander had asked her to

