Lucas had given Rose a day off from work after the party the night before. He also kept his word and gave her the money he had promised.
Feeling excited and relieved, Rose decided to make the most of her free day. She went shopping, bought some groceries, and even allowed herself to relax for once.
Just as she stepped out of the store, a sleek black Mercedes suddenly pulled up in front of her, blocking her path. Her heart jumped for a moment, she thought it might be Lucas. But when the door opened, her breath caught.
It wasn’t Lucas. It was Leo, the man she had met at the party.
He stepped out slowly, his lips curved into that same confident smile he wore last night. “Well, hello, dear Rose,” he said smoothly.
Rose blinked in surprise and gave a nervous smile. “Oh, hi,” she said softl
