He turned to her, his gaze meeting hers, his eyes filled with a mixture of concern and encouragement. He reached for her hand, his fingers intertwining with hers, his touch sending a jolt of electricity through her body.
"We've got this," he said, his voice a gentle whisper. "Just be yourself, and everything will be fine."
Jasmine nodded, her throat dry, her mouth parched. She had never felt so nervous in her life. She had never been one for social gatherings, especially not with powerful and influential people like Galen Rochester. But she had made a deal, a deal that was about to be put to the test.
"I'll try," she said, her voice barely a whisper. "I promise I'll try my best."
Liam smiled, a small, reassuring smile that eased the tension in her chest. "I know you will," he sa
