“Breathe in, Signora. I’ll be done soon,” said Antoinette to Rhea as she fastened the last button on the back of her gown and also tied the corset ropes as well. Rhea barely paid attention as she stared at herself in the mirror. She was wearing a bright red silk dress that hugged her body like a second skin. The high slit on the front left of the dress mildly exposed her thighs when she walked. The corset-style bodice also accentuated her curves. She chose the dress on purpose, forgoing all the other options Antoinette brought for her. This was going to be her first official outing with Adrian, and she was not going to look anything less than desirable and powerful. She smoothed her hands over the fabric, and when she met her gaze in the mirror, she knew she looked stunning. Tonight,

