Chapter 7

Then, when I became a well-known tech entrepreneur and started to stand out in the media, Lee Ann reappeared and made no bones about asking me for money.

I knew she'd be trouble if I refused, so I just gave her a fat allowance to leave me alone… but even that wasn't enough.

God! It's a good thing that in a few hours' time, I'll have sweet, tempting Sofia in my arms, to get rid of all the tension that woman has brought me!

Sofia

A few hours later, very nervous, I knocked softly on the door of suite 220, wearing my newest dress, a light lipstick, just to highlight my lips, very well brushed hair, heels and my favorite perfume. It's a nice evening, so I didn't wear a jacket.

The way Brandon stands and examines me all over, in appreciation, makes me sure that the small folly of having bought the dress was worth it.

- Wow! - he exclaims softly, in a deep voice. - You look beautiful!

I told you. I don't exactly think I'm ugly. But the way he talks to me, the way he looks at me... a