Chapter 36 Getting Careless

• David tilted his head slightly, his practiced smile never wavering. "Nonsense," he replied, his tone warm but firm. "Beauty deserves to be adorned, and you are in the right place to find something that matches yours."
• Lily felt her cheeks warm at his compliment but shook her head. “Really, I’m fine. This is all just... a lot.”
• From his place against the wall, Giovanni glanced up from his phone, his sharp gaze catching the hesitation in her voice. He pushed off the wall and strolled toward her, his movements unhurried but commanding.