Chapter 1

My boyfriend's friends have all tried to get into my bed.

They were all sent by my boyfriend himself.

But every single time, I rejected them without hesitation.

Every time I passed his "test," he would shower me with expensive gifts.

Everyone praised me for being so deeply in love with him.

Even he would look at me with guilt and say:

"I'm sorry, babe. I just love you too much. I'm insecure, that's why I keep testing you."

I didn't take his words to heart, because I knew his little games would never stop.

Until he introduced me to his new friend.

The man in front of me had a sharp jawline and a built, muscular frame.

Looking at this mature, sexy, and stoically aloof man, my heart raced.

I think I'm about to get a new boyfriend.

While I was staring at his abs, a hand with well-defined knuckles reached out to me.

His fingers were long and straight, with faint blue veins visible under his fair skin.

What a sexy hand. I could already imagine it sliding over my body.

The thought of those slightly calloused fingertips brushing against my skin made my breathing hitch.

My knees actually felt a little weak.

"I'm Dominic. Nice to meet you, Olivia."

His deep, sexy voice sent a shiver down my spine.

He lingered on my name, making it sound almost intimate.

If he whispered that in my ear, I'd completely melt.

I took a deep breath, suppressing my excitement, and replied with forced coldness.

When we shook hands and let go, I felt his pinky finger gently stroke my palm.

A tiny spark of electricity shot through me, making my skin tingle.

Just like every other test in the past, I sat down next to my boyfriend.

Dominic was sitting right across from me.

I could feel his intense gaze on me, and the heat of it made me thrilled.

Hunter introduced him to me: "Olivia, Dominic has a lot of connections abroad."

"Isn't your design studio trying to go international? You should ask him for advice. Why don't you guys add each other on Snapchat?"

I looked at Hunter. There was a hidden glimmer of anticipation in his eyes.

I knew it. Another test had begun.

But this time was different. The man across from me was Dominic Thorne.

Even among the old-money elite, the Thorne family was at the very top.

Dominic was the designated heir to the Thorne empire. A man like him usually wouldn't bother hanging out with Hunter and his crowd.

Yet, he had actively joined Hunter's party tonight.

Could I assume there was something—or someone—he was looking forward to seeing?

A secret wave of excitement washed over me.

I looked around, ignoring the mocking stares of the others.

Only after Hunter nodded at me again did I lock eyes with Dominic.

"Then I'll be in your care, Dominic."

Since he was practically delivering himself to me, why would I refuse?