Alyssa
I stood in front of my mirror as I put on a sharp black pantsuit, it felt like putting on an armor.
I pulled my hair back into a tight severe bun not a a single hair was out of place and I couldn’t help but adore my reflection, the woman staring back was cold, hard and ready.
I walked down the stairs my heels clicking on the marble. Ares was waiting at the foyer wearing his dark suit.
His eyes swept over me and for a long moment he stared, I saw something flash in his eyes—maybe pride or maybe worry but it was gone quickly before I could point it.
He snapped out of it. "We need to go. The ceremony has begun and your uncle is minutes away from being named CEO."
"Then let's not be late," I said my voice flat.
We got into the car and the ride there was silent with heart fel
