By Chance, By Fate
“Have you heard the *real* news?”
“What news?” my mother asked, arching an elegant brow.
Anders smirked, his gaze flicking to me. “Alex Morgan is getting married. To Charlotte Bellamy. The engagement was announced this morning.”
The words hit me like a punch to the gut. My fork slipped from my hand, clattering onto the plate.
“Alex is… what?” I asked, my voice barely audible.
“Married,” Anders repeated, clearly enjoying my reaction. “To Charlotte Bellamy. You know, the billionaire’s daughter? Stunning, brilliant, practically perfect. Honestly, a much better match for him than… well, anyone else he’s been rumored to be involved with.”