His Bride by Contract, His Obsession by Fate
Richard sat wedged between Helen and Alana—beads of sweat on his forehead, his eyes darting back and forth to the doorway as if he were on the verge of a panic attack.
A sweet, mischievous smile curved onto Rory's lips. She smoothed her dress, lifted her chin, and walked gracefully toward their table.
"Good afternoon, everyone," Rory greeted warmly, her voice smooth and captivating.
She leaned down slightly and planted a gentle kiss on Helen's cheek. "Mrs. Summers, I'm so sorry if I kept you waiting. My drive from work was a bit faster than expected."
Hearing her voice felt like a massive weight lifting off Richard's shoulders. He scrambled to his feet, eyes wide, nearly stumbling as he star