y step, the reality of my situation sinking deeper into my bones. I was no longer Alexandra Lim. I was Alex

nt of a large wooden d

s. Edward," she said p

in the center, draped in silky white sheets. The walls were lined with bookshelves, and a chandelier hung from the cei

l. And yet, it

There are a few rules you mus

o face her

Mr. Edward likes order. If you break

my spine. "What

end business events, charity galas, and social gatherings with Mr. Edward. You will

but nodded. I alre

are not allowed to enter Mr. E

owed. "

ract with Theodore Edward

other. The one who had stared at me during dinn

" I a

fore saying, "It's f

nly made me

I break the rules

kened. "I suggest

chest, and I realized just how

an hour," she added. "Yo

th a small bow,

in the large vanity mirror. My wedding ring glinted und

sold m

n a world where one wrong m

-

tched across the room, covered in silverware and expensive dishes. Jame

met mine as I walk

ok the seat beside him.

"That's not an exc

forcing myself

studied me with amusement, as if he knew a secret I di

oins us," he said smoothly. "How do

ng at Jameson. His

ig," I sai

his glass and took a sip. "Must be a huge cha

my cheeks. He

on said, his voic

y grinned. "Relax, big brother

d I could see the tension in his jaw. The air

not do this tonight? It's our dear Alexa's first di

kled but said

mpletely gone. The weight of Jameson's w

way fr

was something he wanted to ruin, made it cl

-

crisp night air. My nerves were frayed from the tension at the ta

ly. For the

n't be out

a cold shiver

ning against the balcony rail

ny trouble," I

. "Who said anyth

"Jameson told me to

d with amusemen

es. And I pl

me. "That's a shame. You're much

fists. "What

n, he leaned in slightly, lowering his voice. "But be ca

sted. "What do

a strong hand grabbed my

me

tone, his grip tigh

rom Theodore and walked back int

all, I heard Jameson's low,

ear my wife again

, blocking out the rest

hand to my r

a contract marria

ped right in t