His logic was solid and persuasive.

Rosalynn cast her eyes down at their interlocked fingers, her Lips parting in a slight purse.

His wife?

It should be his ex-wife!

Ballard’s expression soured as he watched the striking pair, a combination of handsome and beautiful, his irritation palpable.

“Mr. Hughes, if she is indeed your wife, are you aware of her secret meetings with another man at midnight? During the earthquake, one man held her so tightly in his embrace that she emerged without a scratch while he perished. It’s clear he cherished her deeply! Mr. Hughes, it appears you’ve been made a fool, haven’t you?”

into a

at the thought

grip tightened imperceptibly, his presence once more

surmised Ballard’s remarks must have touched

a mocking snicker, Rosalynn struggled to slip her fingers from his grasp, to

my wife was abducted, which is why she was present there. I was overseas, unable to rescue her myself, so I sent my brother in my stead. Is there an issue with that? Are you entitled to slander my wife’s

was frosty, his scan of the room

slander against my wife will not be tolerated by

chilling, laden

exchanged wary glances, none eager

taken aback by Brian’s vehement defense of

was

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