After the ceremony, when Adrian had gone to attend a meeting, Kim had hurried to seclude James from the rest of the party, not wanting to raise any suspicions.

She knew Fred was not happy with her on this and she especially didn't want to get on his bad side. It was bad enough she had paid someone to be her father today, it would be worse if they found out she was in a relationship, or at least used to be in one.

"What are you doing here?" Kim whispered once they were out of hearing and sight.

"What am I doing here?" James had bloodshot red eyes. "Kim,...