Chapter 223

[Cordelia]

"I'm sorry, what did you say?"

"Oh," she shakes her head. "Of course, he didn't tell you. Henri has always been a bit of a chicken."

"Maman?" I look over at Crissy, who looks just as confused as I am.

"Oh, she didn't know," Sydney gives me a wink in the rearview mirror. "I'm sure by now you've seen how meddlesome she can be. Has she started picking out china yet for your wedding?"

I refuse to respond. I know she is simply trying to get under my skin. "Who Henri has dated in the past doesn't concern me. You misunderstand his intentions. He and I are only friends."

She snorts. "Henri doesn't need, friends, Cordelia. He needs a wife with a trust fund."

Why would a multi-billion dollar businessman need a trust fund wife? "I'm sure you're mistaken. He is a very successful businessman on his own and..."

"Is that what he told you? Good grief, Cordelia, are you always so trusting?"

I won't let her put doubt in my mind. I don't know what her motive is, but she never does anything f