like a strike of lightning,

antly, silence thic

er in disbelief, stunned i

floor, shards scattering. "Shut up! Do you even hear yourself? M

led to her feet and rushed to pull Sabrina back. "You must still be half-asleep! Talking nonsense in front of

dn't wrench

ement wasn't destroyed here and now, he w

d if she resisted, he'd shove her straight into Vernon's bed to

actly how she had been tricke

d her aside-pushed her down the stairs, her body skewe

ched with anguish she could never erase. In this lifet

abrina was anxious, her mind r

nally spoke. His deep voice carried no ang

age. Just a measured

unned, disbelief flicke

rina's chest-she h

light frame brushed against his arm, the closeness deliberate. She tilted her face up, her skin flushed and her feat

mind. This isn't impulsiv

ether, suspicion shad

is man wasn't someone who could

d her chin and remarked, her voice firm, "Because marrying you is far more beneficial than marrying Vernon. Bes

he reputation she had always carri

dy shaking. "Shameless! You've dragged our

ury, cool and sharp. "Are you say

nstantly, his mouth opening

th arms around Theo's, her eyes sparkl

hing against him, the soft curves of her bod

n a low murmur, almost reluctant. He gently but firmly slid his arm free, as th

lored black suit emphasizing the power in his frame. H

quickly buried as he looked down at Sabrina. "Do you come

s glare from her father burned at the edge of her vision, and she lifted her chin, masking her nerves with a playfu

her jab, though he gave no reply, his

her hands behind her back and replied with composure, "We'll wait

greement. "Ruben, leave t

addressed her drew e

ave. "No need to leave them here. They're mine

the steadiness in her eyes. Finding no hint of resistance, he gave a low

d through the doorway, Sabrina braced

cious kick, shattering the ornate coffee table and sending t

s voice shaking the walls. "Wha