The security guard, diligent and vigilant, asked with a firm tone, "Who are you here to see? Do you have an appointment?"

Billy was taken aback. Since when did you need a booking to drop by someone's place?

With confusion written all over his face, Billy listened as the guard went on, "We operate on a strict appointment system here. The residents let us know who's coming, what time, and we verify it. Seems like you don't have one, I'm sorry, but I can't let your car in."

Without Brandon's cell number, Billy had no choice but to reverse out of the driveway. He parked the car off to the side and approached the guard to negotiate.

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neighborhood held an authority that

in. The final plan?

and Brandon's deep voice

My dad often mentioned you, said if he were in better health, he'd

the line as Brandon realized, "Ah, Bailey's boy!

"The thing is, my dad always talked about an engagement between your grandson and my daughter. She's a real catch-smart, graduated from a

was doubtful. Could anyone really match his Josie in looks and brains? Or in accomplishments? Hewas genuinely curious about what

your dad too. These arranged engagements are old-fashioned. Your girl

Was Brandon dismissing the arrangement? With a furrowed brow, Billy persisted, "Mr. Brandon, I've heard Oliver is a real catch, way out of our league.

was taken aback. At

a message from Josefina

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