Chapter 875

• Tedmond looked up as Persis stepped into view at the top of the stairs, and for a fraction of a second, the hard, calculating lines of his face softened completely.
• She was stunning. She wore a floor-length emerald green silk gown that cascaded down her frame like liquid jewel, the deep color making her eyes pop and casting a brilliant glow against her skin.
• A delicate, intricate diamond necklace rested against her collarbone, catching the light of the crystal chandelier with every slow step she took down the marble staircase.