From the moment Horrace saw her in that stunning evening gown at the engagement party, he'd been fighting the urge to touch her like this.

"Mr. Nash, please don't..." Chloe's whole body trembled as she came to her senses, quickly jabbing her elbow out to push him away.

When Horrace looked up with obvious displeasure, she snapped, "We haven't even discussed your price yet!"

The bitterness in her voice was clear—she was mocking both herself and him. It ...