anxiously. The doors closed, a

in a luxurious office suite. A modern desk domin

said and Aria's breath caught,she can't

to the seat before him and Aria s

ead, Miss Aria" he said, hi

the is

tching you. Your... situ

uati

in matrimony with my son, Maverick, and provide him with an heir. In return, y

anded her a folder containi

siness proposal,

after, and our family's

concur with this?" Aria as

, dear. You have no family, no conn

tightly, her eyes l

think so,

ng. My son will provide for you, and our family's legacy will ensure your future" he sa

arry for love right?" she ask

d. This is business, Miss Aria. A

n know about

nds the importance of securing our fa

not love. A business ar

ctation for the

erably. To secure

bear a child, not for

e to think"

tian

e offer expires" Aria nodded, the

, thinking about the offer

ory. Viewing around, she noticed a hallway

her eyes read ever

. Muffled moans roamed through the door, followed by a subtle laugh. Aria

d continued her search for the lavatory. Finally, she no

and pulled herself together

ice where she'd heard the muffled moans. The lady smoothed her dre

e corner. Her eyes moved back to the offi

he same office. Aria caught only a view of his back, cl

rated with an

n't received within 24 hours,

the landlord. Where will she see that

ebastian's office. Inhaling deeply, she

you to make up your mind so quick

" Aria said and Sebast

hoice,

in the office, standing with his back to h

man turned to face her and

road-shouldered fi

secure our family's legacy" Maverick's piercing

who you'll be marrying, Miss

felt like she'd s