Chapter 7

"Elodie!" The call was picked up almost instantly, Mom's voice thick with tears. "Where are you? Are you safe? I've been worried sick about you..."

"I'm fine, Mom," I replied, trying to sound calm. "What about Dad?"

"Your dad's blood pressure shot up from all the stress. He's in the hospital now," Mom whispered. "The Kennedy family sent someone. here. They want to break off the engagement and pull their investment. Elodie, this is a huge mess..."

"Let them walk away," I said.

"Are you out of your mind?" Mom snapped. "Don't you know what kind of shape the Moore…