Chapter 40 Shifting Dynamics

• "Are you ready for this?" His voice was smooth, oozing confidence as he leaned back in his chair, the low lighting of the luxurious penthouse casting shadows across his chiseled features.
• I met his gaze, my heart spiking with a thrill. "Always," I returned, my voice even.
• Marcus Hale was the kind of wealthy client who could make or break you with a single word. His offer wasn't short on temptation-an arrangement that promised both financial freedom and the thrill I craved. But the stakes were high, and I was not one to shy from risk.