Chapter 56: A Deal

Layla had always struggled to say no to Tristan. There was this undeniable pull she felt towards him—both physically and emotionally. As Ashton had warned her, that kind of feeling was risky. But Tristan wasn't giving her any room to analyze things. He trailed his warm kisses down her cheek and neck and lingered on her chest, leaving her breathless. That night, Layla completely surrendered to the passion he ignited in her, losing track of time until the morning light began to creep in. A week later, the answers she'd sought about Tristan came from Charlotte. One day, Charlotte showed up in her new Chanel outfit and confidently pulled up in front of Layla's car in front of a luxury hotel. "Miss Hammond, can we have a quick chat?" Charlotte asked. Layla didn't think it was a big deal. She was busy dealing with clients and didn't have time for Charlotte's games. She just wanted to know how Tristan felt about Charlotte, not what he'd done to her that day. But Charlotte wasn't bac