Without turning around, I already knew who had come in. I just stood there, frozen.

The hand I’d raised to fasten the clasp behind my neck slowly dropped down.

Edward stepped up behind me, reaching out with calm precision to fasten the clasp–not too fast, not too slow.

His fingers inevitably brushed against my skin, the heat from his touch making my hair stand on end.

“Thank you, Mr. Jennings,” I said, forcing myself to sound calm and collected.

When I turned around, Edward was giving me a once–over. Then he said, “It looks like the kind of color Ryan likes–simple and pure.”

I jumped a little. Edward really did know everything.

“He rushed through dinner with my father, then hurried straight to the airport to pick you up and bring you here. He’s been so busy,” Edward drawled, his tone turning sarcastic at the end.

I stood there, uneasy, my fingers unconsciously curling from nerves.

“So… should I just leave now?” I asked, not trying to read Edward’s reaction–just waiting for him to decide.

Edward scoffed lightly. “He went through all this trouble just to bring you here for his birthday. If the leading lady bails, how bad would that make the leading man look?”

I drew in a sharp breath, my voice weak. “Then what do you want me to do, Mr. Jennings?”

Edward turned to face me, his brow furrowed. “I’ll give you one month. In that time, you need to find someone to marry.”

“A month is way too short,” I protested.

can’t find anyone, I’ll set it up for you. Trust me,

my

choice.”

it then,” I said. ‘Like

to a sham

I’ll handle it,” Edward said, not hesitating for

relief. Since Edward hadn’t asked me to leave tonight, it meant I could

standoff, I suddenly heard Ryan’s voice

with shock, and I watched as Edward, completely unfazed, strolled over to the

Edward had already slipped

Ryan said as he

I put on a shy act and mumbled, “I’ve never

his voice. “You could pull off any gorgeous dress. What, your ex never

how to hit where

right for it. “Seriously, what’s Jared’s deal? You’re this gorgeous flower, and he just wants to keep you all to

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Jared had even admitted it he just wanted to keep

that actually

wanted to take me

hands settling on my lower back. “Alright, just because Jared can’t see what’s right

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