r. Cheesy poetry," Axel was saying. "T

one, grabbed his car keys, and walked out

up. "Sir, your video conference with th

air said as the elev

ing?" Axel ask

knowing smile on his face. "To execute h

wrought-iron gates. Izzy pressed her thumb to a small

rs. Chloe Sterling," Izzy sai

sight that unfolded made

en cascaded down the slope towards the lake. Thousands upon thousands of roses, in every color ima

tect with more dreams than money, standing on this very spot with her. "Look, Chlo," he had said, his voice full of passion. "One d

ting with pride. "It took me forever to convince

s too much," she choked out. "It's beautiful, but I can't accep

"This is from my dad. It's your wedding present. And y

rose, a pale pink with a creamy center. A Pierre de Ronsard. Her mother's favorite. A sob c

ance," Izzy chattered on. "All the original rose b

ound Chloe's heart. This was her parents' le

through the quiet. A black Aston Martin Vantage

his severe business suit into dark trousers and a soft, charcoal-gray cashmere sweater that s

m to notice the spectacular garden, the shimmering l

med. "How did you