The Shockin

from Julian's proposal. Marriage?! To a stranger?

eated, her voice ba

ieve our union would be beneficial for both our families

parents' encouraging nods and smiles caught her

ow you," Lexi stammered, t

each other, Lexi. I'm willing to do

pushing her into this absurd arrangement? She f

k about this," Lexi said

dded. "Very well. But know that time is of the es

he weight of their expectations. S

sabotage this ill-conceived plan. She couldn't possibly m

heir eyes. They were willing to do whatever it took to secure thi

e box, come up with a plan that would con

ed with a text from Julian. "Dinner to

or make a bold move. But something inside her

n beginning to form in h