ticulously planned and curated for public consumption. Now, this. An arranged marriage to a man she had never met. She thought about it logically,

was sophisticated but not trying too hard. She wanted to make a good impression, not as

the living room when the doorbell

od at the door, accompanied by an assistant. "Mrs.

come in," Grace said

had made the promise with her own grandfather all

s eyes twinkling. "You've grow

meet you, sir,"

talk to, completely putting her family at ease. But Ava co

icing her subtle glances toward the door. "He had an

. The main character of this strange

r. He spoke of their shared dreams and the promise they made, not as a business contract, but as a bo

, looking at Ava kindly. "But I have great hope for t

d his sentence, th

a perfectly tailored dark suit that highlighted his broad shoulders and lean frame. His features were sha

't exaggerating. He was handsome. More than handsome. He had

ndfather. "Grandfather, I a

m with perfect, respectful politeness. His voic

anding on her. His eyes were a deep, captivating s

d to say, her voice s

th a chuckle. "He's been single for so long, I was s

aid, a faint hint of

want what's best for them. Of course, their own feelings are the most important thing." The wo