Maverick's clouded eyes gleamed for a moment. "You want to win her over?"

Then, he immediately shook his head. "She and Brian are in the same boat; they sink or swim together. There's no way she'd help us."

Evans countered, "Why would Jocelyn be so loyal to Brian? Just because of that ridiculous parental arrangement?"

Maverick looked at his son in confusion. "So what are you suggesting?"

Evans smiled brightly, his handsome features radiating charm. "They say women love beauty, and Brian is not only crippled but also disfigured."

"She's so intelligent. If she had another option, she wouldn't hang herself on a single tree."

Seeing such an outstanding son,...