Chapter 12

Romeo had never before appeared the slightest bit insecure or hesitant in his demeanor, so his poise was a little off. "At first, no. Morgen and I were engaged through a business arrangement; you are aware of this. I only agreed to his proposal because I was ready to get married, and when you suggested this plan, it worked out perfectly for me. And here we are today”

Rachelle was relieved and impressed that Romeo wasn’t actually in legal troubles, excited about the scheme that Romeo was actually planning, and a little smothered that she partook in the process.

“Then where are we?” she asked, her voice was so low like she was afraid to utter the last words.

Romeo moved a hand and touched her hand tightly. The move was tender, unexpected, especially from the cold- calculating entrepreneur Angle had begun to recognize him as.

“Rachelle, there is something you need to know about me and our engagement.

There was a time I entered into this arrangement to be engaged to you only on busi