A Slave

What’s the worst that could happen if Sia marries Matthew Kennedy?

Just a week into her marriage to Matthew, Sia began to understand the harsh reality of her situation.

First, she discovered that Jacob hadn't married her off to the Kennedy family out of love or care for her future. Richard Kennedy was Jacob’s accomplice in evil deeds and had something on Jacob, and Sia’s marriage was the price to keep that secret buried. She wasn’t a beloved granddaughter being cared for but she was merely a scapegoat, sacrificed to protect Jacob’s reputation.

Second, Sia realized her husband wasn’t the promising heir everyone assumed him to be. Matthew was anything but responsible. His family pushed the marriage on him in hopes that a capable wife would help turn him into the man they needed. This meant that Sia was now responsible for his success. She had to work tirelessly,not only to secure her own future but also to strengthen her husband’s standing and improve his reputation.

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