#Chapter 27 – Unmarked

Olivia's POV Mia appeared in my office doorway, a familiar glint in her eye that meant only one thing: she had a proposition. She didn’t even need to say a word; the look on her face already had my nerves bristling. I hadn’t completely recovered from Aiden’s last ‘proposal,’ and I wasn’t eager to jump into anything new that reeked of the same desperation. “Liv,” Mia said, stepping in with a warm smile. “I know you’re still rebuilding, but we have a big one on the line. A very high-profile client who could push Lunera to the next level.” I gave her a raised eyebrow, leaning back in my chair. “What’s the catch?” Mia’s lips twitched with humor. “Big fish. Big catch. This client is a little elusive. High demands, maybe some eccentricities. But nothing like… well, you know.” The last time I’d taken a chance on a new client this too good to be true, it had been a trap. I was still trying to dig myself out of that emotional mess. Part of me wanted to say no, to retreat and not