Kourtney’s steps were light as she approached the ornate double doors to Sebastian’s study on the uppermost floor of the Woods villa. He had left immediately after lunch, saying he had some important work to handle.

She hissed, still a little hurt just thinking about it.

It was Sunday, and she wondered what was so important that couldn’t wait till a work day.

And how long would it take for him to handle the sudden emergency?

She needed a breather from all the drama unfolding after the news of Scarlet’s arrival. Since her husband had left her all alone to her fate in the hands of his wicked aunts and...