Chapter 4

The moment I arrived, regret washed over me.

The lighting in the private room was dim, and from what I could see, there were over a dozen people inside—all male.

The whole scene made me feel uneasy, almost dizzy.

When Xavier and I walked in, all eyes in the private room turned to us.

Everyone began teasing us, crowding around Xavier and asking who I was.

Xavier grinned and pointed at me. "This is my girlfriend, Madeline Gibson—a straight-A student through and through. She is also a top designer."

"A designer? Sounds like a strong, independent woman," someone commented.

"Ms.…