corted into a Rolls-Royce and driven directly to

till in her trench coat, looking out at the perfectly manicured gar

changed out of his tuxedo and into a comfortable cashme

f whiskey and offered one t

f behind a massive mahogany desk like

he co

rom the window and leaned again

is eyes. "Let's talk about our 'marriage'," he

ice cool. "I am your wife. The Carlisle assets and status are preser

rlisle, you seem to have a misunderstanding of the

cross the desk. "This is our p

would be in name only. They would lead separate lives. No emotional involvement. Aft

ed an eyebrow. "So imp

e open-ended

dded a clause: During the marriage, both parties will publicly perform t

Davenport estate but requires a completely separate living

glinting with something new.

y. "If we're going to play the part of a marri

. The signature was

then signed his own. The

ou to your room. The suite in the east wing. It's far

g so close she could see the f

me for the first time. "Don't cross the line.

ed directly into his eyes. "The

a silent battle of wills. Then Hudso

lize she'd been holding. She could fe

getic voice answered almost immediately. "Oh my god! Adria!

friend, Josefina

Adria's cold feature

"You have to meet me right now! I need all

tress-like estate. "I'm in a cage," she said. "Bu

hen she popped the back of her phone, removed

en. Mrs. Davenport? No. This was just a title