His Strategic Bride

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ense of legacy, suggesting that an alliance with a "

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harming, accepting the subtle nods and smiles from guests

, their designer gowns shimm

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was the life they craved, the power they felt entitled to. And

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our last night of relevance, Ethan? Before you t

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ful Ainsworth heir, and the ambitious young woman who seemed to be insulting him. They didn't know the half of