This meant Brian would gain the support of another influential family?

"Well, Rosalynn is truly fortunate."

Selina's eyes glinted with envy.

Aldrich gazed at her, querying, “And you? Were you cast aside?”

“No! I'm here for you!"

Selina pouted.

Aldrich reclined on the bed, a faint smile playing on his lips.

"You're not seeking me out as a backer because you were cast aside?"

Selina leaned closer, her finger trailing down from his chest.

"Would you be willing to be my backer?"

Aldrich's wicked grin widened as he pinned her beneath him.

"You've always been the fantasy of my youth," he confessed.

Selina's laughter rippled through the room, contentment lacing her voice.

She knew the power of offering these men just a taste; they'd become spellbound by her allure.

Their passion was on the brink of reigniting when the shrill of Aldrich's phone sliced through the moment.

He hesitated, reaching for the device resting on the nightstand.

His mother's name flashed on the screen.

"Just a second, darling. I need to take this," Aldrich murmured, giving Selina's breast a gentle squeeze before sitting up to answer.

"Hello?"

"Aldrich, where are you right now?"