An Innocent's Deal With The Devil (Billion-Dollar Fairy Tales, Book 3) (Mills & Boon Modern) by Tara Pammi

Author:Tara Pammi [Pammi, Tara]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Published: 2024-01-17T18:30:00+00:00

CHAPTER EIGHT

YANA WAS SEARCHING through her wardrobe for something to wear to Nasir’s dinner party when she heard a knock on her door.

For a second she wondered if it was one of the staff to tell her that Nasir had rescinded the invitation. Because nearly a week later, she still couldn’t process his change of heart.

Tolerating her for Zara’s sake was one thing. Actively seeking her company was another. Although, she didn’t doubt that he thought he was being all protective and honorable by keeping her out of trouble. Whatever his motive, though, she was far too tempted by this chance at a glimpse into his life to refuse.

She opened the door to find an army of people. Surprise made her gasp as Ahmed and a younger woman rolled in a dress stand, followed by Zara, her hand tucked into her grandmother’s bigger one.

Yana followed Ahmed and the colorful display of dresses on the stand. “What’s going on?”

“Nasir Sir thought you might need help with getting ready for tonight.”

“Did he?” Yana asked, somehow keeping her bitterness to herself. “Does he think I’d embarrass his highbrow friends, Ahmed?” she hissed in a whisper so the others couldn’t hear.

He shook his head. “This is my daughter, Huma,” Ahmed said, beckoning the younger woman closer. “If it’s okay with you, she wishes to dress you for the party.”

“I was just going to wear something from my wardrobe,” Yana added, wary of Nasir’s new behavior. But the crestfallen expression on the younger woman’s face made her feel horrible. “Of course, I didn’t pack for one of Nasir’s fabulous dinner parties. I’d love a chance to try one of your creations.” She ran her fingers over a couple of evening gowns made of frothy chiffon and cut in simple, classic lines. Nearly a decade and a half in the industry had given her a discerning eye when it came to fashion. “These are gorgeous. Did you design these yourself, Huma?”

Pride and joy shone in Huma’s eyes. “Yes, I’m studying fashion.”

Ahmed gave his daughter a nudge. “Nasir Sir has already paid for her education. But she refuses to leave because she thinks her old papa cannot take care of himself.”

Yana’s heart warmed at the obvious affection between these two. Suddenly, she could see why Nasir might have suggested to them that Yana needed help. It wasn’t a big surprise that he was a wonderful human being when it came to other people. It was only her he held in such low esteem.

Even if it’s only so I can admit to you that I’ve been inexcusably wrong...?

His question had been haunting her. Did he truly want to apologize to her? To begin a different sort of relationship? Could she bear that? Or was she letting him mess with her head again?

“I’d love to wear one of your creations, Huma, as long as you let me pay you for it.”

Huma shook her head. “Not at all. It’s a dream come true to see you wear one of my designs.

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