Chapter 75 A New Proposition

• "Jasmine, I have a proposition for you," his voice oozed with that same mix of charm and control that always made me wary. I knew what was coming the moment I heard the slight edge in his tone—a deal, but one that came with strings attached. I turned around slowly, keeping my face impassive even as my heart raced in my chest.
• "I’m listening," I said coolly, folding my arms across my chest as I leaned against the window. The city lights glittered behind me, casting a faint reflection of us both in the glass.
• He stepped closer, his presence overwhelming the room as it always did. His tailored suit clung perfectly to his broad shoulders, and the slight smirk playing on his lips told me he thought he had me exactly where he wanted. “You’ve been doing well, Jasmine. Exceeding expectations even,” he praised, his voice deep and smooth, like the purr of an engine. “And I think it’s time we expand this little arrangement.”