Love and Deceit

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Nelson Sinclair's threats pressing down on me like an iron cage. The dim lighting cast long sh

my posture rigid. She entered, her footste

Instead, she walked in with her head held high, her vivid green eyes locking onto mine with st

her voice steady, betraying no

coolly, not bothering to mas

ce, but she recovered quickly. "I didn't real

e entering a room to discuss a marriage neither of us

s you should direct your complaints to my father, Mr. Rey

t I kept my expression neutral. "Believe me, I've made my opinions very clear to you

Then maybe we should be having this conversation wi

etween us. She didn't back away. Instead, she tilted h

n a business transaction. You may have the luxury of playing the victim, but I won't tolerate any attem

she might falter. But instead, she laughed-a q

her voice laced with incredulity. "You're not the only one being for

yes. "You're pla

ou. Don't think for a second that I'll let you or anyone else treat me like a pawn. If th

I leaned in slightly, lowering my voice. "Equality is earned, no

her expression unyielding. "I'll do my part, Mr. Reynolds. But do

lenges. For the first time, I realized Aurora Sinclair wasn't just a p

ited. "And one more thing," she said, glancing over her shoulder. "Don't ev

leaving me standing there, h

bold, I'd give her that. But boldness without control was a

ne buzzed on the table. It

n. We can't afford

ocabulary. Aurora Sinclair wanted to stand her ground? Fine. But she'

n, and I never