It appeared as though the temperature around them had dropped to the freezing point for a time. Beatrice was pleased by Ivy’s silence because it indicated that her words had been heard.

Beatrice raised her brows gently and couldn’t stop herself from smiling. The bay’s reflection flickered with the light. “Even without Brad, you have a plethora of options, whereas I have only Brad. Please, Ms. Morgan, take pity on me and return Brad to me.”

Ivy raised an eyebrow and cast a contemptuous devilish grin at Beatrice. She cocked her brow. Her gaze shifted slightly as if she wished to agitate Beatrice.

“I do have several options, and Brad...