The moment Liam stepped into my apartment, all tall, dark, and distractingly handsome, I knew this wasn't just another strategy meeting. His usually composed demeanor was replaced with a seriousness that made him look even more appealing if that was possible.
"Liam, to what do I owe this unexpected pleasure?" I asked, trying to ignore the way my heart skipped a beat.
He took a deep breath, looking like he was about to dive into icy waters. "Emma, we need to talk about something... it's about the situation with my parents."
I raised an eyebrow, already feeling a flutter of nerves. "Oh? What is it?"
He hesitated, his blue eyes intense. "They know about us, about our... arrangement. And they're expecting things to be more serious."
"More serious?" I echoed, my mind racing. "How much more
