Chapter 26

• Cassandra stood before Adrian, her expression unreadable, though the cool smile on her lips sent a sharp pang through my chest. “So, Mr. Carters truly has my best interests at heart? Even going so far as to ensure I keep half of my dowry?” Her voice was calm, but the underlying edge was impossible to miss.
• Adrian stiffened. “This isn’t from Vivian. She didn’t write this,” he insisted, though the signature at the bottom of the letter betrayed him.
• Cassandra arched a perfect brow. “Is that so? Then tell me, Adrian, if you leave me today, will you return my dowry in full so I can leave with what is rightfully mine?”