"Sorry, I already have plans tonight."

Tinsley rejected Timothy's invitation without hesitation.

Timothy had been relentless in pursuing her. If she agreed to dinner, the paparazzi lurking in the shadows would snap photos, and by morning, her face would be plastered all over Annenburg's entertainment

news.

She refused to give him that opportunity.

Timothy sounded disappointed. "Then maybe another time."

"Oh, by the way, you're attending a party in two days. Can I go with you?"

The Ormond sisters rarely attended banquets. Only the city's most influential families-those with strong ties to the Ormonds-could secure an invitation for them.

Ordinary gatherings had no chance.

Timothy had done his research. In two days, an esteemed matriarch of a wealthy Annenburg family was celebrating her 80th birthday with a grand event. The hostess had a close relationship with Ĕlora's mother, which meant the entire Ormond family would be attending.

Elora went, Tinsley

you, Mr.

him down

say something, but the impatience in her expression stopped him.

his

got into her car and drove

you!

bother rolling down the window. She just drove

been stationed outside, locked in a silent standoff with Timothy's men,

at the office building. He didn't turn away until she

One day, I'll make you mine. You'll love me so much, you won't be able to live without me. And when that day came, he'd make

worthy of being his wife, worthy of bearing his children.

him.

into

plan

small problem had slipped through their grasp, a child who had managed to escape. But a mere child meant

question entirely.

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