n P

f the Vance family's VIP suite. My heart hamm

stepped in front of the

ng with Mr. Gus Vance," the guard said, his

sified emergency loophole regarding who would inherit the Vance family's ownership of the

ed two fingers to his earpiece and

click echoed from inside the wood. The

air was thick with the sharp scent of

ens, sat in a single leather armchair. His long legs were crossed.

face was purple with rage. He already kn

eyes locked onto me. His gaze was an

to cancel the ceremony, Wren? I am

ed at the two most powerful men

anned," I said clearly. "Bu

und his cane. "Are you insane? Do you wan

ly at the silent man in the armcha

sharp breath, the kind of silence that only lands when the unt

leaned forward. "Do you have any

n walked out on me at the altar. Hi

etonation. Gus made a strangled sound. Rhett

benefit agreement we briefly discu

out who takes over the team. I need a fortress to survive the fallout of today. Your name is the only one strong enough to sh

e stood up. His massive frame instantly swallowed

down, his voice a low rumble in his chest. "If you sig

n up. "I have nothing left to lo

This saves the family's face. And it completely cuts that

, "I will have the lawyers change the docum

silence stretched for ten agonizing seco

the wall. "Initiate Plan B. You have five minut

e the door. Bianca shoved past th

"What are you doing?" Bianca shrieked. "Are you

e between us, raised my hand, and deliver

Bianca crashed to the floor, clutching

to his pocket, pulled out a silk

our hands," Rh