Chapter One Hundred & Seventy-Four

Melanie and Mr. Graham Louis agreed to meet at a restaurant at noon and so she quickly dressed to meet with him.

She wore a nude-colored gown and put on light make-up.

She dressed simple, yet elegant. Always wanted to make a statement with what she wore.

She got to the restaurant after fifteen minutes and Mr. Graham was already seated, waiting for her.

She walked up to him with an invented smile that didn't reach her eyes.

“I apologize for my tardiness, traffic was hectic,” she said.

She took her seat and he took her hand, placing a kiss on the back of her palm.

“It is alright, Milady,” Mr. Graham smiled.

They ordered food and began eating. Melanie was famished so she was eating her food with so much interest, whilst Mr. Graham kept looking at her. When Melanie noticed, she stopped eating and spoke.

“Quit staring at me like I am committing a crime by eating,” Melanie said.

“You are like a whole meal, why eat food when my eyes can feast on your beauty?” Mr. Graham said.

“Very funny, Mr