Leopold reaches out his hand, declaring that the Vane Family Signet Ring is legally tied to the 2012 contract, demanding Clara remove the diamond ring from her finger in front of the court or face immediate arrest by the Swiss police for holding stolen family heirlooms.

The cold room went totally quiet. Count Leopold stood with his thin hand reached out, a ugly sneer on his face. He really thought he had Clara trapped in front of all the judges and reporters.

Lucian stepped in front of Clara like a giant mountain of muscle. His big chest puffed out, and his dark eyes burned with dangerous fire. He grabbed Leopold...