As the car pulled away from the Sterling family mansion and joined the major road, Emily sighed with relief and inhaled the cool mid morning breeze.
The tightness that had gripped her chest since she stepped into that imposing estate slowly eased, replaced by a quiet, trembling satisfaction.
Though she nearly had a heart attack meeting the old man, things had turned out differently, and she was grateful.
Exceptionally grateful for this unexpected success, and that the old man, who was presumably the most difficult to deal with, had agreed.
Though the challenge he threw out was a difficult one, she was already determined to achieve this feat.
Besides, the challenge wasn't just for the Sterling family…it was a challenge for her to grow up.
A challenge for her to improve herself.
For her to be that great woman standing beside the great son of the Sterling family.
Emily couldn't help but wonder what Lucian would say when he found out she had accepted such a deal.
