In the car, Tiffany's assistant spoke up, "Ms. Sinclair, you should talk to Vivian about this, but keep it from Evelyn for now. If the whole family supports you, your engagement to Mr. Hawthorne will be more likely to happen."

"Good idea," Tiffany replied.

She took a moment to adjust her tone before dialing Vivian’s number. This time, she wouldn't let Alexander slip through her fingers the way he had three years ago.

That evening, Alexander came home ...