Chapter 37

Nicholas and Queenie set off a little after 4:00 pm. Jazona was notorious for its traffic congestion, but luckily, they had managed to avoid the worst of rush hour. As a result, the drive to Jazona Grand Hotel took just over the usual half an hour. A sleek Porsche Cayenne rolled to a smooth stop at the entrance of the Jazona Grand Hotel. Almost instantly, a valet in his early 20s approached with a professional yet eager smile. But the moment the passenger-side window rolled down, he froze, momentarily stunned. Gorgeous. Absolutely stunning. "Excuse me, please step aside." Queenie, who was all soft-spoken and gentle with Nicholas, transformed the second she spoke to someone else. The warmth vanished, replaced by cold, effortless dominance. Even though she was dressed in a simple girl-next-door style, her voice carried the sharp edge of an untouchable queen. "Sorry, of course!" The valet instinctively took a step back, momentarily flustered by her presence. Moments later, Nic