years, so I've arranged something special for you tonight," La

ung open with a quiet creak, revealing a line of

as they glided into the room, their face

hat only covered her chest, showcasing

yours. Think you can pick her out?" Larry's reputation for indulge

s, chose to respect Larry's whims. His frown

r chin with a haughty air, her eyes sparkling

cholas' old fla

t game?" Alison's voice rang o

t often someone dared to alter his plans, bu

lightly; there was something familia

to Mr. Bowman and see who he reacts to

t afford to waste time here and

by the suggestion, while the lack of a re

competitive eagerness. Determined not to be outdone, Alison quickly pursued and overtook

her fall when she suddenly felt a familiar palm

ison's skin, a wave of recognition surged through h

aint smile. "Mr. Bowman, it s

w, chilling grunt. "Y

hrough her voice. "It's not like I had a choice.

hless. The woman standing beside Alison clenched her fists, her anger palpa

e, his eyes wide with shock. It was the firs

ring o

nipped the situation in the bud with a

ly, frustration gnawing at him. He had cl

d tall. She removed her mask, her gaze locking with Nicholas'. "Hold on. Mr. Bow

fore Nicholas finally spoke, his tone

a, hesitated but ultimately obeyed, not daring to defy Ni

u want to discuss with me?" Alison teased, her voice oo

g her chin with a firm yet controlled force. "I despise bein

ven though Alison wasn't easily intimidated, she could feel a cold

had to resort to this," Alison retort

hers. But Alison refused to back down. She defiantly lifted her head, m