a plush leather armchair by the fire, while Caleb knelt beside her and handed
ngagement to Har
ou saying? You know this isn't just about t
s not the right man for me. This relationship wi
the tear stains and pale skin, he saw a fl
they had already suspected but had been too polite or too hopeful to voice. She spoke of Harrison's suffocating control, his casual cr
r voice calm. "His control. His ca
re sure about this, Chloe, then
k his daughter's hand. "The Sinclairs don't need a marria
er appeared instantly at the door. "Please bri
Inside, resting on a white satin cushion, was the engagement ring: a flawless eight-carat di
bilt-Crane residence," Ar
-
son faced his own family's patriarch. Cornelius Vanderbilt-Cran
lius's voice was a rumble of displeasure. "Ag
father." Harrison poured himself
oor. "Sir, Mr. Abernathy from the
, flat package and placed it respectful
blue velvet box. He lifted the lid
ned into a mas
rnelius's voice was dangerous
on the desk. The bra
you will get down on your knees. You will apologize
rnly. "I've done nothing wrong. She's the one
ple. He pointed a trembling finger at his grand
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