Chapter 11. Formally Introduced

The next morning Arianna couldn't choose a dress to wear to work. She never had so many beautiful clothes in her whole life. Closing her eyes, she selected one and wore it. Fixing her hair into a bun, she was ready to go. She rushed outside and started walking towards the bus stop.

A familiar Bugatti Chiron pulled up in front of her and Laurence rolled down his windows. "Get in," he said, staring at her from head to foot, minutely taking her in. Arianna didn't argue. She simply opened the passenger door and sat inside the car, buckling her seat belt. Isabella's words rang in her ears. Was it true? Did he actually like her? Why else would he wait outside her house so early in the morning? Excitement coursed through her whole body, making her look forward to a day with her crush.

"Good morning, sir," she said shyly, aware of his minute scrutiny.

"Morning, " he answered in a husky tone. He saw how the new skirt and top fitted snugly to her body, accentuating her curvy