"Oh? What makes you think that?" Joseph asked."We're going to be in an arranged marriage, so I'm basically yours now. You've given me a car, a house, and all that, which means you've accepted me, too. I've made my peace with that, and I know how these things work."Joseph laughed. "You're adorable! I'll have dinner with your family soon. We'll hash out the details, and then you'll move in with me. After that, no take-backs and no second thoughts.""Okay. I'll leave it up to you then!"Elise finally felt at ease and started telling him about her recent activities. She'd been focusing on her grooming, posture, and manners. The training was exhausting, but it was worth it.When they reached her neighborhood, Joseph showed no intention of getting out, just gesturing for her to head in herself. Elise asked, "One last question—my family wants to know h-how you got out alive.""I'd suspected for a while that someone was out to get me, so I never got on the yacht in the first place! If
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