After spending an additional one hour in traffic, I genuinely questioned every life choice that led me to becoming a city girl. If I lived in the countryside, I would not be inhaling exhaust fumes and silently cursing city drivers who believe patience is a myth. But finally, after crawling past the last roundabout, I arrived at my boss estate.

And wow.

I knew Alexander was wealthy. I knew it from his suits, his voice, his presence, everything. But knowing something and seeing the ...