. It's a little... dated," Olivia would say. "We've been looking at some contemporary European firms, and we think you should educate yoursel

own instincts, so they could insert their own ideas, their own ambitions. They wanted to be the power behind the throne, and eventually, t

most laughed. They were still playing the

ation" when Amelia intervened again. She was the master manipu

ophia, wiping at her dry eyes with the ba

her voice fragile. "I can't handle it. N

ading. "Ethan, I know this is a shock.

's anger at me transformed int

bbing Amelia's back. "Of course, you c

ivia added, glaring at me over Amelia

ng man. It would have been comical if it wasn't so disgusting. Jake watched from the doo

ked directly at me, her expression changing from fragile to firm.

"I understand you're upset. You've been through a lot.

k a dee

yal friend and employee, and he doesn't deserve your hostility. And then

a small, t

ss today. I'll still marry you. We

, after faking her death and plotting my ruin, offering to marry me as if it were

o were nodding in agreement, and finally at Ja

joying the confused look that sta

ice quiet but carry

slightly. "What on earth gave you th