'From zero to hero to villain, depending on perspective. But Madison's right—the complete lack of shame makes it easier. The kind of ease that comes from knowing you could sell someone's soul back to them and they'd thank you for it.'
"One more thing," Madison said. "This necklace? It's perfect. Not because of what it cost, but because you chose it. You looked at it and thought of me."
"That's how gifts work, Madison," I said, trying not to smirk like the charming little narcissist I was.
"No," she shook her head. "That's how thoughtfulness works. There's a difference. Between a boy who buys jewelry and a man who leaves women trembling in boardrooms and bedrooms."
"You know what's funny?" she said. "Six months ago, I was just another trust fund princess dating for social status. Now I'm having dinner with Lincoln Heights' most notorious bad boy while he plans to seduce half the female population."
