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Julian opened the door to his office, gesturing for her to go in. "Ladies first..." he smiled.Larisa nodded, walking by him on her way in. Inside was simple; dull, white walls and a large sliding window with two planter pots below it. Other than that, there was a desk that had a few papers scattered across it, along with a lamp and a computer. There was also a long, L-shaped sofa with a glass table in front of it, and a bookshelf in the corner that had two cupboards at the top.Julian walked in behind her, going directly for the shelf. "You can sit on the couch. Get comfy."Larisa did as told, ignoring the little fear trickling in her heart and instead focusing on her goal. If she was wrong about him liking her, then this night could end up being yet another one of her mistakes, but if she was right...if she was indeed right...then her goal would undoubtedly be fulfilled.She just needed to test her conclusion, solidify it before jumping all in. Folding her legs and leaning back d

Larisa woke up in her room with a striking headache. She groaned, pressing the back of her hand to her throbbing temples. The room was spinning, her throat dry, and her mouth tasted like regret and the leftover sourness of expensive wine.What happened last night...?She squeezed her eyes shut, trying to remember what took place...She remembered agreeing to drink with him and then actually doing it...She remembered asking him why he chose her as his fake fiancée, and she remembered his answer...'I needed a date, you were here.'Larisa threw her hands over her face as her cheeks flushed bright red. Damn it, she shouldn't have thought he liked her, of course it was all about convenience.She could remember the embarrassment she felt last night, it was the same feeling she had now. But surprisingly after that, she couldn't remember anything.Yawning, she attempted to shuffle off the bed when someone knocked twice on her door. "Miss Larisa...? May I come in?""Who is it?" Larisa groane

Larisa adjusted the fresh, white towel, tucked securely above her bust, humming softly as she picked up her toothbrush. She had dinner a while ago. Mariann cooked up some baked chicken and creamy potatoes, and Larisa had been pleasantly full ever since. Now, with the warmth of the shower still lingering on her skin, she stood in front of the bathroom mirror, brushing her teeth as she stared absently at her reflection. She wondered, what hairstyle would impress Julian. Though she got important information that she could add to her story from Mariann, she didn't exactly get anything else. She didn't know what to do with herself to get his attention, but she suppose Mariann wouldn't know that either. Sighing, she ruffled her head of wet, curly hair that she'd caught in a messy bun, spitting the toothpaste in the sink. With a bit of cold water, she rinsed her mouth, and then tilted her head while still staring into the mirror. Hair up...? Hair down? Or maybe she could do a half up ha

Julian slipped his hands into his pockets, eyes still fixed on his father even as Larisa was pulled away by his mom.Chelsea wouldn't hurt her, that was something he was certain of. However, he couldn't say the same for the man who stood in front of him.The navy blue suit his father wore was creased to perfection, and his silver-streaked hair was slicked back neatly, exactly as Julian remembered it."So..." His father finally broke eye contact. "You fcked up the deal and had the nerve to come here after being attacked.""I didn't fck up the deal. I did what you asked of me."His father sighed, leaning against the staircase. "How about the attack? Do you know who sent them?""No, not yet.""Delusione dopo delusione." He clicked his tongue. "And now you've brought her here."Julian's jaw tightened. "Her name is Larisa, Father.""I know her name." His father's eyes drifted toward the staircase where Larisa had disappeared. "The question is why you brought her here? Into this family?""A

Larisa leaned against the wall, just beside the bedroom. After practically scurrying to get away from Julian, she realized that she had no idea where the dining room was.She slowly glanced down the hallway.Great!She'd fled from a man who was determined to make her flustered, only to get lost in his parents' ridiculously huge house.A hiccup escaped her throat when the door she'd been leaning beside opened. Julian stepped outside, and though she wanted to run again, she stayed in her place.Her posture stiffened and her eyes were pinned to the wall in front of her until his body blocked her view."What are you still doing out here? You said you were hungry. I thought you'd be in the dining room already."Larisa rolled her eyes, taking the chance to peek up at him. "I would've been if I knew where it was."Julian laughed. "So you're saying you got lost...?""And you're acting as if we're not standing in a mansion.""A mansion yes, but this is a hallway.""It's a very confusing hallwa