“Boss, this is the brand new Hermès lime green Birkin from the spring collection—limited edition, only five in the world! Even if you have the cash, you can’t just snap one up! Who’s so generous?”
Amy looked so envious she was nearly drooling.
Though the package came with no sender’s name, Niamh already had a good guess.
There was only one person she could think of who would buy her an ultra-luxury, limited-edition bag like this.
“Boss, is it your birthday today?”
Amy asked carefully.
If it was, she’d have to spend yet more money on a gift.
“No.”
Niamh shook her head, watching as Amy let out a sigh of relief.
“Oh, by the way, Amy—end of the month’s coming up. What do you say I swap your performance bonus for a physical reward this time?”
Amy: What?!
***
Creative District.
A royal blue Bentley had been parked in the lot for ages, perfectly positioned to watch the doors of the office building. From inside, you could see Niamh coming out.
Jonathan sat behind the wheel, window rolled down.
He was smoking.
A small pile of cigarette butts had already gathered on the pavement—his handiwork.
Jonathan’s hand, holding the cigarette, rested outside the window. Smoke curled around his sharp, handsome features, blurring them at the edges.
Normally, Jonathan wasn’t much of a smoker.
Most of the time, he only lit up when he was feeling restless.
But right now, he couldn’t even put his finger on what was bothering him.
Somewhere deep inside, there was a strange mix of anticipation and unease.
Seconds ticked by.
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