a plush leather armchair by the fire, while Caleb knelt beside her and handed

ngagement to Har

ou saying? You know this isn't just about t

s not the right man for me. This relationship wi

the tear stains and pale skin, he saw a fl

they had already suspected but had been too polite or too hopeful to voice. She spoke of Harrison's suffocating control, his casual cr

r voice calm. "His control. His ca

re sure about this, Chloe, then

k his daughter's hand. "The Sinclairs don't need a marria

er appeared instantly at the door. "Please bri

Inside, resting on a white satin cushion, was the engagement ring: a flawless eight-carat di

bilt-Crane residence," Ar

-

son faced his own family's patriarch. Cornelius Vanderbilt-Cran

lius's voice was a rumble of displeasure. "Ag

father." Harrison poured himself

oor. "Sir, Mr. Abernathy from the

, flat package and placed it respectful

blue velvet box. He lifted the lid

ned into a mas

rnelius's voice was dangerous

on the desk. The bra

you will get down on your knees. You will apologize

rnly. "I've done nothing wrong. She's the one

ple. He pointed a trembling finger at his grand