The Rival’s Contract Wife
"Arthur, look at her dress! That shade of emerald green is absolutely divine on you, Valerie! Where on earth did you get it? And those earrings! Simple, elegant, perfect! Killian, you absolute rascal, you kept this gorgeous girl hidden from us all this time? Oh, we have so much to talk about!"
Uncle Arthur gave a long, tired sigh, tapping his wife’s elbow gently. "Catherine, breath, my love. Let the girl sit down."
"Oh, hush, Arthur, I am just excited!" Catherine waved him off with a bright giggle, smiling warmly at Valerie. "Ignore him, my dear! He has zero taste in fashion. You must tell me everything about your skin routine later!"
Valerie felt a genuine smile break across her face, the t