Luke nodded, squeezing my hand. "I did. Bella, Sia has agreed to be our European liaison for the publishing house. Her expertise will be invaluable."
I smiled, genuinely this time. "That's wonderful, Sia. We're lucky to have you on board."
Sia beamed. "Oh, I'm the lucky one. When Luke wrote to me about his plans, I was thrilled. And now that I've met you, Bella, I'm even more excited. The two of you make quite the team."
As the evening progressed, I found myself warming to Sia. Her enthusiasm for literature was infectious, and her ideas for the publishing house were truly innovative. By the time dinner was served, we were chatting like old friends.
"So, Bella," Sia said as we enjoyed my mother's roast chicken, "Luke tells me you have quite an eye for art. Have you ever thought about il
