"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 without a

opened his mouth to say something, but the impatience

loaded the bouquets back into the van. With a wave of his hand, the convoy of vehicles and bodyguards moved aside, clearing the way for

into her car and

I love you!

even bother rolling down the window.

security team wasted no time shutting the gates behind her. The guards who had been stationed outside, locked in a silent standoff with

He didn't turn

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

her. Only someone with Tinsley's background was worthy of being his wife, worthy of bearing his children.

by little, he would insert himself into the Ormond family's business.

their grasp, a child who had managed to escape. But a mere child meant nothing. Whether that kid even survived

him down and obtained the owner's seal, the totem, and the other symbols

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