Chapter 4

"Charlotte, please, do it for Nicholas, for the only blood Rosalind left in this world. Please," Edward said.

"Of course, Charlotte is willing," my father answered immediately, grabbing my hand. "Charlotte, Nicholas is your sister's only child. When he grows up, he'll protect you and your brother. You must not be selfish about this."

I looked at my father, realizing that to him, a daughter meant nothing.

He cared only for his son and his gold. Edward was the same.

I nodded. "Fine."

Edward grinned right away. His smile held that smug contempt, like he had seen it coming.

I…