His Forbidden Heiress

a sea of stars. The Harrington family's name was scrawled in elegant script across the gold-plated invitation in his hand. Despite his misgivings, he'd accepted t

sharp gaze scanning the opulent surroundings. The estate screamed Harrington wealth-every detail meticulously designed to flaunt p

atory pleasantries with business acquaintances, but his mind was elsewhere, locked on the growin

that hugged her figure and shimmered with every movement. Her hair was swept back, revealing the delicate curve of her neck, adorned with a diam

ipant in this event; she

lious girl he'd known had become a woman who wielded power with grace. But admi

steps deliberate. Lila noticed him immediately, her emerald eyes na

tone neutral yet edged with so

othly. "Or should I say, the futu

ined her composure. "I suppose you've heard the news. My fath

?" Alexander asked, hi

my father doesn't do anything without a reaso

ious-are you part of his plan willingly, or a

r face. "You seem to have a lot of opinions about my family, Mr. Wolfe. Perhap

only she could hear. "When your father's plans invol

She glanced around to ensure no one was listening before whispering, "I didn't kn

to trust her. "Then what are you a part of, Lila? Because from where

spond, a booming vo

ng as ever. He clapped a hand on Alexander's shoulder, his smile dripping

," Alexander replied coolly, his gaze flicking

er soon." He gestured toward the crowd. "Now, if yo

f exchange between them didn't escape his notice-Charles whispered something in her ear, and h

ping a safe distance as Charles led Lila into a private study. The heavy oak door closed behind them, but Al

dark forever," he heard

ed coldly. "Remember what's at stak

tone was unmistakable. Alexander leaned closer, stra

ix of surprise and irritation. "Eavesdr

ssion calm despite being caught.

gesturing toward the hallway. "You'll find the bar m

om, one thought consumed him: whatever Charles was hiding, it had shaken Lila. And if she

der trust her? Or was she just