Amanda adjusted her posture in the sophisticated chair. “What’s wrong, Rowan?” she asked impatiently.

Rowan stared at her for a moment. He was about to ask her again what the favor was when he finally spoke. “I need you to act as my girlfriend for a while.”

Taken aback by what Rowan said, Amanda remained silent. Her gaze was fixed on Rowan. He had to touch her to make sure she was still with him after calling her name twice without getting a response.

“Amanda! Are you with me?” he asked when sh