Valerie’s POV
Different thoughts kept swirling around my mind as we had dinner together. Raton’s grandfather had already left the mansion for something urgent.
I noticed Raton’s gaze had been on me since we started to eat. I knew he was probably looking out for me, making sure I was comfortable.
But then, his words said everything.
“You’re still thinking about it,” he finally said, setting his fork down.
I let out a soft sigh. “Of course, I am. This contract could change my life, Raton.”
“Or ruin it,” he countered. “You’re trusting Ian too much. If the deal was clean, why wouldn’t the sponsor reveal themselves?”
I didn’t have an answer.
Before I could respond, Raton’s phone buzzed on the table. He glanced at the screen, and his face gradually changed to something else, more lik
