lla'

issue box on the table. My hand supported my ch

coffee." Jessy handed me an

s," I said with

you so. Baumer is such a perfectionist; she'll pro

accepted me as her model, even though my dark under-eye cir

really likes you. You're her ideal type of m

uldn't be forced to change, even if it would help my career as a model. Un

Jessy, sitting across from me, imm

goes." I took a

ed? I thought you went on a dinner date with Tom last

itting session. Upon arrival, Jessy came and informed me that the fitting had been rescheduled for

t was left in his apartment. Jessy had called my num

night were a huge mistake, I couldn't avoid Laird, as he

ut Jessy's gaze remained fixed on me. I took a deep breath, prepari

his office. It turns out he was having sex with his secretary. We br

I told you he was a big mis

that I feel like my dignity is being trampled on." I swirled

obviously underestimating us. It's a good thin

angel descending from heaven to save you?" This time, he raised

not q

ght to Jessy. Sometimes he laughed, sometimes he took

ow

ts, Jessy could only utter one word. Then he turned his head

more. You know, like two old acquaintances meeting at a club and feeli

hat you were childhood friends in Boston, I feel like he

d me. Then we also never communicated again." I stirred m

I feel like everything doesn't matter anymore. Years of effort to humilia

the table. Suddenly, Jessy's phone rang again, and I immediately sat up straight upon hearing it.

aid. I turned my back

ed with his charmi

his seat and quickly mo

" he said, his ey

you guys. I have other matters to attend to. Ok

me with a faint smile and an intense gaze. He then sat in the chair in front of

still wearing the same

or my work this morning," I sa

." Laird nodded as h

aird," I said

ure you left, not because you w

se not," I said,

ll of this. I should have avoided it, rearranged my plans, and scheduled

n't r

me." Laird smiled crookedly, his eyes gleam

." My voice trailed off, and I realize

all

tly curse myself. I had told myself multiple times that this was

h. I know a delicious Japa

I need a shower,"

you to your apartment first,"