LOVE ME LIKE A CURSE
“She got roasted. Everyone called her a liar. Said she was crazy. I mean, it is kind of insane, right? A CEO with red eyes who only comes out at night? Sound's like the beginning of some gothic horror movie.”
I laughed nervously, but the sound felt caught in my throat.
Clara grinned, clearly enjoying my reaction. “So then the rumors really took off. People started saying he might be… you know…”
“A vampire,” I finished flatly.
“Exactly!” Her grin widened. “But come on, that’s ridiculous. Vampires? Please. Still, it’s kind of fun to imagine, right? The mysterious billionaire hiding from the sun, seducing board members with his hypnotic stare, living off—” She stopped herself, then giggled. “Ok