d close behind. Their faces put on a show of worry, b

ey were eager to witness just what

uggling family, likely wanting an extr

ed the moment their attenti

go of a car rental company, waited along the curb. Next to i

Dust smudged his elegant silk shirt,

a second to identify that shirt as something custom-tailored-a

with quiet certainty. Whoever he was

e for a moment, his gaze sharp. A fli

the young woman standing before him held her ground, ca

intri

odger's reputation stretched across the business worl

d together they had raised two sons.

onnection, but at that time, Grace had already been taken in by another family

s, Julia's happiness spilled over-she wept for joy an

oss town. On his way, fate tossed in a mishap; his car e

rd the Miller family's home, setting the

thes and the battered rental car, th

ed even more disappointing. The man's dirty shirt and the sight of the rental car only

Demi allowed herself a

mily's beloved daughter. As for Grace? Life ahead looked grim, and

she remembered, Julia came from a wealthy background, and every time they met, Juli

lite as she said, "Nice to meet you, Mr.

ook at Grace, his good impre

thinking about this girl. Sometimes, it came

heir family and Grac

ied, "Yes, I remember. My

she offered Grace a gentle pat on the shoulder. "G

Rodger's sharp looks and calm confidence. He wore a ster

t name, she had a favor

re others who f

cence and stepped forward. "Grace, did he arrive i

sweet tone did nothing to hide

second glance. "That won't be neces

try to be on your best behavior. Since your grades aren't impressive, a

the air. "Academic performance isn't a concern for us. What matters is that m

y weren't poor themselves, none of them would have dared to speak so boldly. How dare this man bluff

a secret thrill, thinking Gr

s approached. Three sleek black Rolls-Royce Phanto

bodyguards stepped out. Their voices rang out clearly. "Sir,

o the spot, their faces drained of color.

t... Could this Rodger Holden be the same per