“What Are You Here For? Just To Stare? Do You Honestly Think You Can Afford To Shop Here?” My Sister Said Before Slapping Me In Front Of Our Parents. But Then A Man Walked In, Called My Name… And The Entire Room Fell Silent.

insulted a man who could erase his entire legacy with a single phone call.

“Mateo Alarcon?” my father stammered, forced a smile that looked more like a grimace. “Sophie, sweetheart, why didn’t you tell us you were involved with someone so… established? We were just concerned for your safety, that’s all!”

I looked at him, feeling a wave of nausea. Ten continue reading …