Just say 'yes'

: Into th

She had just managed to navigate the intricacies of living under the same roof as Enz

efficient housekeeper. "Mr. Kingston has

or another one of Enzo's tests or lectures about proper etiquette. As s

ned by the soft morning light, exuding an air of controlled authority. Across from him sat a glamoro

me closer, "meet Simone Hart, one of t

aze on Ella, scanning her fr

the scrutiny. "I'm s

ed. "Feisty. That's

" Ella asked, glan

is already sniffing around about our engagement. Si

her head around this private arrangement, let

e the press. Simone, with her sharp tongue and no-nonsense attitude, dri

s on emotional connection," Simone instru

e a love story,"

se. "Make one up, darling. No one cares abou

nally spoke. "You don't need to embellis

rms. "And what fac

ime, and decided to get married because it made

la muttered un

. What matters is chemistry. And you

ng out of his car into a blinding storm of camera flashes. The event was a charity gala,

e small of her back, Ella's nerves went into overdrive. She could feel

ietly, his tone firm

a smile, praying it didn't

came fast an

o's the l

be engaged to one of the mo

ding pla

e nod. Drawing a deep breath, she channele

ul," she said, her voice stead

like a lifeline. The room was a glittering sea of d

r out of her thoughts. "There'

ged in light conversation. Among them was a tall

zo said. "He's an old friend and

e widening. "Pleasure to meet you,

ling instantly at ease.

t worry, I'm not as intimidati

, but Adrian ignored it, turni

elp you navigate this world, I

her shoulders relaxing for

, polite conversations, and fake smiles. She was starting to think she'd surviv

tone dripping with disdain. "I heard s

ething," another woman quipped

in conversation with a group of investors. For a moment, she

e said quietly. "This crowd th

smile. "Thanks

g. "If you say so. But remember, you're here

ed by wealth and judgment, she realized one thing: if she

e, she'd start by pr

of solitude, Enzo follows. His gaze is unreada

urself well ton

oice tinged with sarcasm. "H

er off guard. "But don't get comforta