I stared at my reflection in the mirror, barely recognizing the woman who stared back. My mother's charcoal business suit hung a bit loose on my frame, but I'd cinched the waist with a thin black belt and rolled the sleeves to make it look intentional. My hair was pulled back in a tight bun, and I'd applied minimal makeup to appear older, more mature.
"This is insane," I whispered to my reflection.
My hands trembled as I fastened small pearl earrings—also borrowed from my mother's jewelry box. The simple accessory completed my transformation from college student to... what? A respectable businesswoman? Leo Valois's mother?
God, what was I thinking?
The weight of what I was about to do pressed down on my shoulders. Impersonating Adrian Valois's wife—even just for a parent-teacher conference—could have serious consequences. If he found out, I'd lose my job instantly. Worse, I could face legal repercussions.