Prologue

"You need financial help ," Rodriguez pointed out bluntly. "And the good news is that I'm able to provide the help you need ....if in return , you are willing to do something for me .

"At the end of next month my mother will be throwing a ball at the palace . Her aim is to find a bride , the guest list is filled with sophisticated young women deem fit with the right pedigree and background . "

Emily was staring at him with wide eyed . "Are you been serious? "

"It has occurred to me that bringing my own date", Rodriguez murmured " arriving at the ball with a partner Whom I'm seriously involved with , would be at my own best interest . i want you to be my partner and also my surrogate mother .

"Me" ? Emily gaped at him in bewilderment , big rounded Brown eyes , soft , full pink lips slightly parted . "How could i be your child's surrogate and also your partner? I couldn't go to a royal ball at that!"