Chapter 45 The Invitation

• The next morning, Lily sat at the small kitchen table, staring blankly at the untouched cup of coffee in front of her. The dark liquid reflected the unease in her eyes.
• Jimmy had been right—Dimitry wouldn’t waste time testing her sincerity. She just hadn’t expected his move to come so soon.
• A knock on the door jolted her from her thoughts. Lily’s heart skipped a beat as she rose, smoothing her skirt with trembling hands. She opened the door to find a tall man in a crisp black suit standing on the threshold.