"A mistress? Nadine, what are you talking about?" Zander declared, leaving Nadine too stunned to speak.

"You know that it is not going to happen, Zander. As I have told you, I am already engaged with someone else. So, what should we do?" she replied firmly.

"Cancel the engagement," he suggested.

"Again? No, I am not going to do it. My reputation is on the line right now. You know very well that it was Dad who vouched for me this time, Zander."

"But I am your mate!"

"Who cares about that now? Come on, Zander. Let’s be mature about this," she asked him.

"How? Do you think I will...