Chapter 3

On the way home, James' phone rang.

It was Gideon, and his voice boomed like thunder through the car. I was in the passenger seat and could hear every word.

"James! So you think you're clever!

"You dare bring another woman to ruin the matchmaking I arranged!

"Mark my words, this isn't over!"

James held the phone a little farther away but didn't change his expression at all.

"Reporting, sir, Claire is not another woman. She is my lawful partner, and we are getting married tomorrow.

"Additionally, your daughter's behavior is improper, and her private life is chaotic. She is…