"I'll stay," I sighed, feeling utterly defeated. A small smile crept onto William's face as he nodded. "That would be a good idea," he said, as if it had been my choice all along. I suppose, in a way, it was. I couldn’t afford to work for free, and I definitely couldn’t pass up an offer of six thousand dollars a week. I forced a smile, nodding. "Thank you so much for the offer, sir," I said, hoping he could sense my gratitude. "That's fine, dear," William replied warmly. I took that as my cue to leave. "I should get to work," I muttered, pushing myself up, rising from my chair. But before I could take a step, William shook his head. "No! Please, why the hurry? Sit, let's have a little chat." I hesitated, my brows furrowing. "About what, sir?" I asked, tilting my head slightly, feeling a growing discomfort. "You," he said simply. His gaze lingered on me, scrutinizing. "You know… you look awfully familiar. Like someone I used to know." I stiffened, offering an awkward sm
Last Updated : 2025-02-25 Read more