Chapter 29

Murat jolted up from his slumber, looking around to see sunlight peeking into his room through the maroon curtains. Taking deep breaths, he raked his fingers through his bed hair. He harshly pulled the duvet away from his body and grabbed his phone from the nightstand, dialing the number of his assistant.

“Morning, boss!” came a very mannered reply.

“Is everything ready for today?” he implored, rubbing the sleep from his eyes.

“Yes, boss, everything is ready the way you want!” replied his assistant.

“Great. If anything happens, prepare yourself for my wrath!”

Without listening further, he cut the call and went towards his wardrobe, smiling at the thought of meeting Selina today.

***

Selina curled her hair a bit at the ends and did light makeup. Adjusting her maroon off-shoulder dress, she stepped out of her room, only to get a disapproving look from her grandmother.

“Ain’t I looking hot today, Granny?” she winked, trying to lift her mo