Chapter 35 Treading Carefully

• "I've reviewed your offer," I say, taking a sip of the champagne he ordered. The bubbles tickle my throat, but I keep my cool exterior intact. Damian, the wealthy client, lounges in his chair, his eyes gleaming with the type of confidence that only money can afford. His gaze lingers on me, assessing, waiting. "But I need to understand exactly what you're expecting from this arrangement."
• Damian smiles-the kind that doesn't quite reach his eyes. "It's simple, Jasmine. I want exclusivity. No more sharing your talents with anyone else. Your focus would be entirely on me." He pauses, his gaze narrowing. "And, of course, you'd be compensated handsomely for your. dedication.
• And his words just seemed to hang in the air, heavy with implication. I set my glass down, my mind racing, as this wasn't a business proposition; it was life-changing-a decision that could cut the tangled ties I still had with Ethan and shift my world entirely. Yet was I ready to close that chapter?