Olivia

I stared out the jet window as Los Angeles sprawled beneath us, the city glittering like scattered diamonds against the dusk. The pilot announced our descent, and I reluctantly pulled myself away from the view, turning to Alexander.

"Back to reality," I sighed, stretching in my seat.

Alexander looked up from his laptop. "Not a fan of the real world?"

"Not when the alternative is a private island with infinity pools and a personal ...