The ballroom lights glowed softly as couples danced around them.
But Emily barely noticed anyone else.
Alexander's hand rested lightly on her waist.
His other hand held hers firmly.
"You're staring," he said quietly.
Emily blushed.
"No I'm not."
Alexander raised an eyebrow.
"You are."
Emily looked away.
"I'm just surprised."
"Why?"
Emily shrugged.
"You don't seem like someone who enjoys dancing."
Alexander thought for a moment.
"I don't."
Emily laughed softly.
"Then why ask me?"
Alexander looked directly into her eyes.
"For the same reason I hired you."
Emily blinked.
"And what reason is that?"
Alexander's voice lowered.
"You're interesting."
Emily's heart skipped.
For a brief moment…
Neither of them spoke.
Then the music ended.
They stepped apart.
But the tension between them remained.
And somewhere in the crowd—
Someone was watching them.
Sophia Knight.
Her eyes were cold.
"So that's the girl."
A dangerous smile appeared on her face.
"Let's see how long she lasts."