Elin’s POV

I went to work in a daze; the whole afternoon I did some tasks but I hardly remembered any of it. I was completely mechanical.

When I left work at dusk, I did not expect Grayson to be waiting for me at the company entrance. He wore a gray trench coat, looking tall and upright, gentle and refined.

When he saw me come out of the building, he held up the flowers in his hands and smiled, saying, “Beautiful girl, will you agree to be my dance partner and accompany me to tonight’s ...