Tessa
A Week Later
Nicolas gave me no choice and, if I am being honest, I think I made the best decision for myself, accepting being his fake fiancée. Nicolas paid off all my debts and not only has he fulfilled his end of the bargain, he has been awkwardly good to me. I get to stay in his mansion with employees running at my command, and it feels kind of amazing.
But there is Clinton.
That man hates me for no reason, and it's kind of exhausting that he won't listen when I try to communicate. I heard he is Nicholas' most trusted employee and his word around here is law.
I sigh, scanning the entire villa.
"I can't do this anymore," I whine. "This is not you, Tessa."
"And what is it you can't do?"
I hear a voice coming from behind, and I turn to face Clinton's sharp gaze on me.
