Confessions

...that more than anything made him desperate.

Desperate to make her look at him, just once.

...

Twenty minutes later, they arrived at La Classics, one of his many five-star restaurants scattered all over the states.

Tom went in to call the chief chef Aaron had put in charge of the luxurious restaurant. They remained in the car since they couldn't go in looking like drenched pups.

Seconds later, the chef came to meet them holding two umbrellas in hand. He led them through a different door which led to a private elevator.

The elevator took them to the top floor, to the penthouse. Sarah's mouth dropped in awe and disbelief. She'd never been to a penthouse before. It was truly magnificent.

"I'll be right down Monsieur Snow if you need me."

"Thank you, Philip." And with that Philip left and they were alone.

"You can go change in that room, you can shower too if you want, " he gestured to the room by her left.