Chapter 24

Emma

I followed behind Kent as he led me to his penthouse. I'd had the most beautiful experience on stage tonight. I'd felt like a goddess as I poured my heart into every note I sang, and the screams of approval and the clapping of hands told me I'd done my job and done it well. I'd been ecstatic and stunned as I walked back to my dressing room. Gail was out of town with her not-a-boyfriend, and so I was alone in the room. Until Kent came in that.

He'd shocked me even more with his offer. Date him? Was he serious?

He'd been a total jerk to me, made me cry more than once, and then he'd given me the opportunity of a lifetime. I hadn't turned that chance down, but I'd had to think about this next offer. But I could see in his eyes that something was different. He seemed to be in a good place, in a calm but happy place.