"What?" I was stunned for a moment before I blurted out angrily, "Has he completely lost his mind?"

"Ms. Hart, Mr. Mercer has indeed been acting irrationally lately," Victor said, his tone apologetic.

As he spoke, it became clear to me that everything—the wedding dresses, the rings—was orchestrated by Logan. Victor had simply been following his orders.

"What is he trying to do? Make me hate him even more?" I asked, frustration bubbling over. ...