Faced with Alex's unwavering generosity, Riley suddenly felt uneasy, even a little ashamed.
He was doing so much for her—going out of his way to pull strings, spending an astronomical amount of money, and even humbling himself to apologize on her behalf.
Yet, what could she possibly offer in return?
She wasn't foolish. She might be naive, but she wasn't oblivious.
When ordinary people asked for favors, they would at least bring gifts as a token of appreciation. But her request was a matter of life and death, and the price her boss was willing to pay… So much money.
For that amount of money, he could probably just buy her outright.
That thought sent her mind spinning. 'I have to do something. But what?' Her gaze wandered around the room, searching for an answer, until it landed on the glass of martini sitting on the table.
At that moment, a reckless idea took root in her alcohol-clouded brain.
