"Mom, don't build up his ego at the expense of our own pride." "What do you mean 'his'? Jeffrey's practically family now, with the engagement around the corner.” Karen chuckled so hard she had to lean back to catch her breath, musing to herself that Jeffrey really had a way with people.

He'd managed to turn his image around in such a short time; the guy was seriously committed.

She shouldn't have doubted his intentions.

At that moment, Karen felt an unexpected flutter of pre-wedding bashfulness, the kind that sneaks up on you without any clear reason.

In the car, Jeffrey's lips were pressed into a tight line, his silence deafening.

sensing the mood, didn't dare make a sound. She sat shrunken in the back seat, stealing

for miles, far from the city center, Paige finally mustered

the hell are you thinking!" Jeffrey's temper flared, his patience finally snapping. He slammed on the

quiet, with few people around, especially in the

his tone

opening the door and

by the flicker of his lighter, his jawline

the

going for him — looks, height, family background, career, and his

you think I'm only here for the money?" "Do you expect me to marry you? Don't be delusional.” "My family isn't short of money either." Paige retorted. Though her family's wealth didn't hold a candle to Jeffrey's,

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