Rose’s POV

Mr. Lucky drew a deep breath, his fingers closing around the armrest. Composure shakily gave way under my gaze. "Victor wants something impressive, something unforgettable, is what Victor says," he said in a slow, measured manner. "It'll cement not only your position in Victor's life but in the company. It'll make your position irrefutable. Not only as Victor's wife but as the rightful inheritor of the empire. It'll destroy any doubts about your authority, about anyone disputing ...