Chapter 55 - Alluring game (1/2)

”That's all? It's not useful at all.”

Alexandre put the report about Pascal aside. And tapped impatiently on the desk.

At the other end he heard Nicolas breathing deeply before he said into the phone. ”Yes Sir. I'm going to find out more.”

”I want to know everything about him. Who he's been seeing lately. Who his lover is. Even his shoe size and his favorite color. Every little detail!”

There was a knock on the door, then three followed.

Surprised, he lifted his head and then hung up quickly. Before Lily could put her head in the door. Her cheeks burned red. While her eyes wavered indecisively.

”Do you need anything?” He leaned on his elbows and looked at her calmly.

She remained silent for a moment, bowing her head as if thinking. Before she nodded and looked him in the eye. ”Um...I...I have a... a problem.

Alarmed Alexandre straightened up. ”What's going on?”

”Um... you have to help me.” Embarrassed, she looked at him. He did not understand. But before he could ask her, she opened the dark wooden door and entered the study.

She pressed one hand to her chest while the other was around her waist. The dress she was wearing looked lanky, a little too big for her petite stature.

Hesitantly she came closer.

”I can't do it without help.” Hesitantly she took a few more steps towards him. ”You sent all the staff away. Um...the dress... I ... I tried it ...really .... but... I need help for that.” She tried to explain it to him, but her face got even redder. But he still didn't understand.

She looked at him expectantly. ”And?”

”Lily, you have to explain it to me in more detail. I can't help you if you don't tell me what you need.”

She flinched and stared at him with wide eyes for a moment. Frustrated.