From what Olivia had known, she used to be just an ordinary girl with no status or background. And yet, Alexander had gone to great lengths to bury her existence, probably afraid that someone like her would tarnish the prestigious Hawthorne family name.

She couldn't help but feel curious about this man sitting across from her.

Why was he looking for her now?

"Because there are some things that need to be cleared up," Alexander said, his tone ...