His Bride by Contract, His Obsession by Fate
"Sorry we're a bit late. Traffic on the way up was unexpected."
"No worries at all," replied the investor's wife, a poised woman with sharp, intelligent eyes. She stared at Rory from head to toe, taking in every detail of her midnight-blue dress and new haircut. "And who is this lovely young lady with you? You didn't mention bringing a date, Rue."
Before Rue could answer, Rory stepped in. She smiled with quiet confidence, removed the coat from her shoulders, and handed it to a nearby waiter.
"Good evening. I'm Rory," she introduced herself, her voice calm and completely free of nervousness. "I work closely with Rue on some of his projects, and he insisted I join tonight so I wouldn't miss ou