Chapter 52

“They look…boring.” I pushed away the file. “For lack of a better word.”

“Let’s give them the benefit of the doubt,” Lyra suggested. She glanced at the names again. “They are all excelling in their careers. Not to mention their parents are powerful and influential people.”

She had a point. The six girls who’d made it to the shortlist all came from rich families and there was not a stain to their reputation. Clearly, Lyra was following Selene’s instructions to the letter. I made a mental note to give her a bonus if the project went as planned.

“I appreciate your hard work. I really do,” I said gently. “You are an asset to this company, you know.”

“But?”

“I know Cristo,” I explained. “I’m telling you he won’t like them. They are all daddy’s girls. Not to mention…” I stretched a bit to point at the picture of the first candidate. Leah someone. “He doesn’t like blondes.”

Lyra was confused. Frankly, I wasn’t making much sense. I didn’t blame her.

“Who would be his ideal girlfriend? Let’s