"I'll take you home after the event, I promise," Ayato casually mentioned, his voice dripping with sweetness.

His proposal appeared innocuous enough. You would be his plus one at an event, and in exchange, he would generously augment your paycheck. It seemed like a win-win situation from his perspective.

To be more precise, it was his way to assert his claim. Ayato was already deeply smitten with you, and with this event, he would ensure that everyone knew you were off-limits.