Two brides for the billionaire

viction letter in her shaking hands. Water fell from her dark hair, drenching the paper until the text

rough the sound of falling rain. "How dare yo

n, her former student Ray's mother, storming to

e-" Mia started, but

in this neighborhood after what you did!" Mrs. Peterson's face was contorted with ra

ispered, her voice breaking.

what you are." Mrs. Peterson stepped closer, jabbing her finger at Mia

– public accusations, whispered rumors, and doors slamming in her face whenever she applied for

" A deep male voice inter

in his thirties holding an umbrella

her spine. "This doesn't co

between them, effectively shielding Mia. "I suggest you le

e. Protect her if you want. But keep her away from child

ver her. "There's a café around the corner. Let me

clutching her e

le. "And I promise I'm not a serial killer, just so

herself letting out a weak lau

for refuge from the storm. James requested two coffees and waited

explain what t

s around the coffee mug.

got

ing after she'd reported his declining grades to his parents. The investigation that cleared her name but co

n't even pay for a studio apartment with a waitressing income.I just..." Her voice broke. "A

e, observing her with a focus th

have a solution

re offering a time machine to undo

es leaned forward. "But I do h

ed on her coffe

ssuring him to marry, threatening to arrange a marriage if he doesn't choose someone soon. He needs someone to play the role of potential w

ut her heart was racing. That kin

name sounded familiar

u'll find a contract. Sign it, and all your problems disappear.

ppeared simple: act as Harry Bennett's romantic partner, obey basic guidelines regarding public conduct, an

good to be true,

come when we least expect them," J

ne. But as the rain continued to pour outside and her wet clothes clung uncomforta

he pen James of

rrange a hotel for you tonight. Tomorrow morning, we'll

lating whether she had just committed the greatest error of her life or paved her path to redempti

wn, another woman was signing the same