ELIZABETH'S POV

I stepped down from the car that Lauren sent to pick me up. The evening air brushed against my skin, carrying a soft warmth that made everything around me look even more breathtaking. I took a slow, steady breath, letting my eyes take in the view in front of me before I even bothered to move.

The villa was… incredible. Nothing about it was exaggerated online or in the news. Seeing it live, standing right in front of it, was like staring at some luxury advertisement brought to ...