Mrs. Sterling couldn’t help but burst into tears.

“What if you can’t talk him out of it? He’s your father’s only hope. If he finds out Alexander likes men, he’ll be furious—might even disown him.”

“Then don’t let Dad find out for now,” Eliana said quickly. “I’ll think of something else. Alexander trusts me the most, he won’t suspect anything. I could find a stunning woman, drug him, and send her to his bed—see what ...