Julia stood in front of her vanity, admiring her reflection as she applied the last stroke of her bold red lipstick.
The color popped against her skin, complementing the sharp contouring of her cheekbones and the delicate highlight on her nose.
She leaned back slightly, letting her eyes roam over her appearance.
The lingerie clung to her body, accentuating every curve just right.
She looked perfect, and she knew it.
She reached for the bottle of expensive perfume and gave herself a generous spritz, the scent filling the air around her.
Tonight was the night.
She was finally engaged to Lucas, and this evening she planned to seduce him.
A smile crept across her face at the thought.
How had she gotten here?
It all started with that fateful accident.
The memory flashed before her eyes.
She had been driving down a quiet road when she spotted an overturned car.
