Chapter 14 An Agreement

• Juliette's heart clenched in pain, and though the evening air was cool, fine beads of sweat gathered on her smooth forehead.
• Negotiating with a man like Jackson was akin to bargaining with a tiger for its skin. The tension was suffocating, and despite her composed facade, her nerves were frayed.
• With a soft but radiant smile, Juliette walked to the table and poured herself a glass of warm water, moving with casual familiarity. However, beneath that exterior, her palms were slick with cold sweat. Her heart raced, knowing the stakes were high. She needed to maintain control.