; she was stone cold. The two looked at each other and couldn't answer. Cathleen is where she is today, with no one's help, not even her own father. She worked part-time to pay for

able to answer nor understand this distant version of Cathleen, it became clear that she had clawed her way to where she was today on her own, without anyone's help or guidance-not even her own father's. She worked tirelessly to pay for her education, a burden that shoul

o one of disgust and contempt. Her sneer revealed a flash of perfectly straight and white teeth

n hitting the hardwood floor. Both individuals were rendered speechless, their mouths agape as they struggled to find the words to break the stifling stil

and determination swirling together like a deadly storm. She would rather face death than let her precious daughter marry someone like Finn, who poss

a was quick

Let's go to the Department of Civil Affairs to finalize the formalities." William knew

ight: Hell

an away. Since we need this alliance, is it okay if I bring my ot

He knew that Finn cheated because she never slept with him. While Avery was different and wild. The man saw Avery as a cheap

let me get back to you. I

sked one of the servants t

t seemed like she had cold feet. So you will marry Cathleen." Finn felt like a bucket of di

rl hates my guts. She want

is, you lik

ed, his eyebrows furrowed, and his jaw clenched. He leaned

mmanding voice of Old Mr. Knight left no room for arguments,

r have a successful relationship after all that had happened between them? A strong sense of guilt and regret washed over Finn as he realized the consequences of his actions. He had always loved Cathleen, b

sister. Finn's mind raced as he made a desperate choice; he fled. Without hesitation, he bolted from the limousine just as it stopped in front of the l

had disappeared without a trace. Old Mr. Knight's orders to block all airports and roads yielded no sign of Finn.