Carson slid into the seat beside Marina, a casual smile playing on his lips. “What brings you here?”

A hint of frost edged Marina’s expression. “Magdalen called me.”

Realization dawned on Carson. “Ah, so you two know each other!”

She took a sip of her drink, a cool detachment in her voice. “Not for long. Estelle was the one who introduced us.”

He nodded, giving her a sidelong glance. “I hear calling off the engagement was your idea. Why’s that?”

Marina’s lips curled into a wry smile. “Just felt it was all so dull!”

Carson’s brow arched in confusion. “Oh?”

it was partly out of spite. My ex betrayed me, and I no longer believed in love. I accepted the arranged engagement my family set up. But now, when I think about it,

she was candid. “I believe I can still yearn for love, start afresh. There’s no need to rush into a lifetime

Carson teased, “So being with me means love

raised an eyebrow. “Do you

think things through at the

“No need for pleasantries. Someone

“Here’s to you finding your true match, or someone with shared interests soon. The mess with the engagement is on me. I’ll take

and word was they were grilling Carson about whether he’d wronged Marina

had a good relationship and didn’t

gracious laugh eased the tension. “No worries. I’ll talk to my folks. I won’t let them

Marina thanked him. “Here’s to you, Mr. Foster. May

said nothing,

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