Chapter 3

It was absolutely absurd. I was so stunned, I could barely get a word out.

I wanted a normal relationship. Instead, I'd been publicly slandered, my reputation shredded by lies. And now they wanted me to pay them?

I said, stunned, "Who in their right mind would want to marry into this family?"

Alex stepped closer, his eyes hard and cold. "Emily, don't push it. After everything you've done, you think any decent guy would touch you?

"I'm only willing to stick with you because I've got a soft heart and we've got history. Don't ruin it."

I scoffed at…