C42 An Underlying Plan

CHAPTER Gina's breath hitched in her throat, her body stiffening with apprehension. This was not part of the plan. The wedding was supposed to be a means to an end, a way to secure her financial future, and nothing more.

"Liam, it's too soon," Isabelle said, her voice calm, her words a sharp rebuttal. "We talked about this."

"But Isabelle, we've had time to get to know each other