His Unwanted Wife
The invitation arrived in a thick ivory envelope, its weight heavier than paper should be.
Lydia turned it over in her hands before opening it, already sensing the significance. The Blackwood crest was embossed in gold—subtle, formal, unmistakable.
“Your family?” she asked as Ethan entered the room.
He glanced at the envelope and exhaled slowly. “Yes.”
She read the contents aloud. “A charity gala. New York. End of June.”
“They’re hosting it,” Ethan said. “Publicly. Very publicly.”