As soon as Belle read the three words, another video call request came through.

She quickly scrambled off the bed and adjusted her pajamas. After a moment of thought, she grabbed a jacket to throw over her sleepwear and sat down at her desk, placing her phone on the stand in front of her. She tidied her hair before answering the call.

In an instant, Belle clearly saw the eight-pack abs displayed on her phone screen.

Like a relief sculpture carved from ...