p. The faint aroma of vanilla lingered in the air, adding an unexpected s

polite smile. "Adrian Ster

ement as I shook his han

ed slightly.

hough my heart raced. "I'

doors, his influence was unmatched, and he had everything I dreamed of.

ou too." His tone was nonchalant, the kind you

e shifting to one of importance, "I'll need you to

sity sparking. "What ex

be on standby for blood transfusions. It's not your typical job. You'll

tling like stones in my stomach. "Just t

all nod. "Ye

. "Isn't that illegal?" The words

his voice steady, "which is why confidentiality is non-negotiable. This is a delicate matter. Y

quieter this time. "What's

are, matching Nina's perfectly. We've been searching for someone like

offer that felt too surreal to believe. My mind spun with questions, but I couldn't ignore th

ill be provided for you. Your responsibility is to be available for transfusions whenever

it. My fingers trembled as I picked it up. The moment felt heavier tha

y name, the ink trailing across

rose from his seat. "Welcom

for sure: my life was about to change forever

*

he hospital's billing office,

d don

for Grandma's tr

p from her bed, her frail face lighting up with

the bedside table with a satisfied grin. "T

ef. "You-what? How? Where did

I told you I'd figure something out. Let's

ched out to squeeze my hand. "You di

onventional," I replied, evading her co

r face. Then, as if deciding to trust me, she leaned back against h

k with emotion. "You mean everything to me, Grandma.

ning with unshed tears. "Al

ed from my chest. For the first time in day

-

glass mansion loomed ahead. It looked even more imposing in t

kind of place that screamed wealth and perfection. I hadn't been there

omfortable," Adrian greeted me, his

e chimed in, soft and melodic. "Adri

tall, with long blonde hair and beautiful rate blue eyes that seemed to radiate elegance. Her ta

gently on her lower back. "Yes, this is

h polite curiosity. "It's nice to meet you,

feeling suddenly out of place in my

one show you to your room. You'll be staying on

was something about her presence that made me feel both fascinated and uneasy. Thi

ached the room that would now be mine, I couldn't help but wonder what kind of lif