Chapter Twelve | Concubine No.100

As he waited outside, a maid assisted me in putting on the red dress he had brought. Despite his rotten character, I was surprised he waited outside for me to change. I had half-expected him to watch me, or perhaps I secretly hoped he would?

No... no, no. Control yourself, Francesca. He is not worth it. Alexandros isn't worth me giving him such a thought.

After dressing, I stepped outside to find him and his bodyguard waiting in the expansive living room leading to the main entrance. His eyes studied me, and then he whispered something to his bodyguard before hurrying away.

"You, my dear, are seriously tempting me to offer the moon goddess an incredible offering for creating such a beauty as you. Damn! You look ravishing in that dress!" He extended his hand to me in a welcoming manner as he praised.

His compliments were always delightful, sending butterflies dancing inside me. A complete contradicton to his character.

Soon after finishing up at the mansion, we headed out in his car, a