Mia

“I’m so done. I will never be able to quit him. it wouldn’t matter if he was my client, my pastor or my boss, I’m lost to him, and I may never come back.”
― Corinne Michaels, Not Until You

“That was what I’d learned from the women in my life—pick your battles.”
― Louise Bay, King of Wall Street

“Thighs so strong they looked as if they might be made of marble. Broad shoulders; a strong Roman nose; dark-brown, glossy hair—the kind wasted on a man—and a year-round tan that screamed, I vacation four times a year. In the office he wore custom suits. Handmade suits fell a particular way on the shoulders that I recognized from the few meetings I’d had with my father. His face and body lived up to every expectation I’d had. Working with him, not so much. I hadn’t expected him to be such a tyrant.”
― Louise Bay, King of Wall Street

“think you look far too grown-up.” Amanda’s shoulders slumped. “And completely beautiful.” He pulled her into a hug. “You found your dress, peanut.” He lowered his voice and spoke into her ear as they continued to hug. “You’re growing up so fast; you have to forgive me for wanting to keep you mine for longer than I should.” Tears welled in my eyes. He sounded so genuine. So completely besotted with his daughter. “I’ll always be yours, Dad,” she said as she smiled. He kissed her on the cheek and released her.”
― Louise Bay, King of Wall Street