His Tamed Wife, The Wild Heiress
But he didn't say any of that.
"I'd like that," I lied. "I want to be a better wife to you."
"I know you do. And I appreciate that." He reached across the table and took my hand, his thumb rubbing circles on my palm. The gesture probably looked intimate to anyone watching. To me, it felt like a collar tightening around my neck.
"There's something else," he said. "Something important."
Here it comes.
"There's been some news in the business world. The Salvadore heiress has resurfaced after disappearing for over a year. Every company in the city is scrambling to get a meeting with her, including mine."