SCARLET’S POV

But what was I even thinking that I could approach my father and tell him that I was going to decide who I get married to? I must be a kid for saying that and a very foolish one at that.

My family has gone through so much to do this for me and I must be an ingrate for not valuing their efforts.

“No, Lara, say nothing. I have accepted everything just as they are. I was only a fool all along” I said.

I held up the letter and read its content slowly. Rich is a very clever man, even more clever than he appears and...