To say that I was stunned would be the understatement of the year.
My jaw dropped. My eyes widened. I was dumbstruck by Mr. McMillan's words. Slowly, I removed my hand from his, staring at him incredulously.
Over the past few days, I haven't given much thought about his offer. I would have forgotten about it had Mr. McMillan not brought it up today.
I had no idea what to say. My mind spun with the possibilities. I looked at Mr. McMillan. He was looking at me, his eyes bored, but his expression seemed to say that he was willing to wait for me. Seconds later, I shook my head. "I'm sorry, sir, but I'm not sure what you are asking me to do." I waved my hands in front of me.
"We have been over this, Emily. What I'm asking you to do is to make my son fall for you," Mr. McMillan said, his voi
