April took out her phone and called Chloe.

“April, how is it? Have you told him you wouldn’t do it? She asked.

“I am getting married tomorrow, Chloe,” April said and the line went silent.

“Why are you doing this? Have you learnt nothing from my situation?” she asked.

“Instead of striking a deal with the duke, The Taylors will strike a deal with me instead. Instead of an arranged marriage, a contractual one,” she answered.

“Why?” Chloe asked, her voice low and sad.

“Do you think I will get punished easily?” April asked.

“What do you want to do?” Chloe said after a few seconds of silence.

“I will...