Where did you get that ring

father?”

Alexander held her gaze.

“No,” he said. “Showing up does.”

For the first time that day, Valerie had no immediate answer.

Then her mother spoke.

“You rich people think you can buy anything.”

Evelyn rose.

The room changed with her.

“Mrs. Monroe,” she said, “your daughter attempted to marry my son under false pretenses. She threatened an employee. She continue reading …