Chapter 23 The Party

It was hours later, and she was still in bed, when Stark’s crisp voice entered her ears, awakening her from her rest.

“There will be a party tonight at the mansion. My parents won’t be back until three days later, but you need to be at your best before my friends and relatives.”

She responded with a faint nod. It wasn’t a choice for her. Her body still throbbed with pain. He had barely finished speaking when his phone rang. She didn’t need to ask to know it was his girlfriend calling again.

“Keep silent,” he ordered as he took the call, without even caring that she was present.