Aliana assessed the man, tilting her head slightly. "The real question is... can you handle my blunt side, Mr. Julian?"
"Try me," Julian replied, offering a dazzling smile in return.
Aliana didn't sense any malice from the man yet.
His track record suggested he was a typical member of the elite who liked to work hard and play hard…. a lifestyle similar to her own. Though she arguably worked much harder, she didn't mind giving in to his request for honesty.
"Well, if you insist, Mr. Julian, I will be honest with you," she began.
Julian nodded, encouraging her to continue.
"First, the only reason I am looking for a suitor is because my parents want to see me settled. Personally, I am perfectly content with my life as it is. Second, because the people I've met so far all come from the same circle, I've had the displeasure of knowing their deeds… behind closed doors."
