LINE

ybe, I had my fiance to thank for his connections. And I've worked here for two years now with no issues but then one day, my Director had told us we had a special guest. We did

andard, every surface gleamed, and not a single door handle had a smudg

n the royal suite.The royal suite was almost never occupied. The entire floor belonged to the suite, and it was

vice, but I wasn't about to tell my director no and risk

he hallway was unnervingly silent, lined with men in black suits, their gazes sharp and assessing. Tens

d one of the men. "I'm here for suite

me before giving a

nce even more oppressive. When we reached the door, he sw

wood, leather, and the faint scent of sandalwood. It was the definition of luxury, but my attention snapped to the sound o

st. His dark hair was damp, pushed back, revealing sharp cheekbones and piercing green eyes. H

ed to me, unreadable.

es flexing beneath his skin. "Receptionist. But yes, I'm

's not appropriate to share personal det

t I want?" His Italian accent wrapped around the words, slow a

h... please don't call me

e flicked over me, assessing, lingering. He moved with the kind of effortle

al, even as my pulse pounded. "Is th

s firm, leaving no room for argument. Food arrangement could

ot really how kitchens work

e faith in your resourcefu

aid it made

He was pu

eady knew I was in

ng assembled on a gold tray. Ten minutes-that's how long it took to prepare his extravagant request: Lob

his one dish."Do you think this is necessary?" I asked Ja

me a glance. "W

olden

ver the dish and added a delicate leaf for flair. He stepped back,

u serious? Important, ric

ead, elegant garnishes. Then, he finished it off with

ames said, rolling out a trolley and settin

ared much-my father owned a vineyard and a mansi

sses too. No idea what. I don't even know his last

ame?" I asked, curiosity

didn't say. Now, take this

this? I'm not an attendant and you

. "Because he specif

t? I don't ev

u at reception an

why

ow did he see me at the reception desk when he was crowded by all those men