Chapter 3

Sophia Bennett left in frustration, disappointed that she hadn't succeeded.

After she left, I took out the second love letter.

"Michael, Charles Grant proposed to me today with a massive diamond ring. Everyone envied me. But I wasn't happy at all. I said yes because I need the Grant family's influence to secure my place in the Bennett family. Michael, don't be angry with me. I'm doing all of this for our future."

As I read the letter aloud, I noticed a slight change in Alexander Ford's breathing.

It was subtle, but after being by his side day and night,…