LOGINMy throat tightened painfully. I could feel the sting behind my eyes, but I refused to let the tears fall. “You’re being incredibly forward,” I muttered. “Sebastian has moved on, Everyone in our business circles knows it.” Julian’s voice was gentler now but no less direct. “You should move on too.
The words hit me like I’d walked into a wall. I actually laughed. I couldn’t help it. “What?” “I need to get married. Preferably soon. Preferably to someone who brings something valuable to the table beyond a pretty face.” He said it like he was discussing business. “Your father presented you as h
I took the card before I could stop myself. Rain made a disgusted noise in the back of his throat. Julian’s eyes never left mine. “Walk me to my car? It’s only polite.” I hesitated, then nodded. “I’ll be right back,” I told the twins. “Dahlia—” River’s voice was tight. “Five minutes. I promise.
Dahlia “You need to leave.” Rain’s voice came out colder than I’d ever heard it. It didn’t even sound like him. Julian didn’t even glance in his direction. His eyes stayed fixed on me like the twins weren’t standing there. “I’d still like to finish the tour. If you’re willing.” “We’re talking to
Dahlia Twenty minutes later, I was pulling into Morningdew’s driveway with Julian’s sleek black car following close behind mine. The sun was already dipping low, painting everything in that soft golden hour glow that made the farm look almost magical. Before I’d even killed the engine, Seb came t
I pinched the bridge of my nose, heart pounding. Julian was still standing by the table, watching me with that same amused expression, looking more entertained than offended. “My dad told me to pick up a package,” I muttered. “I had no idea this was… whatever this is. I’m really sorry you got dragg







