(Alexander's POV)

I watched Amanda observe the scene between Arthur and Olivia with that knowing smile women get when they're plotting matchmaking schemes. Her eyes sparkled with obvious approval at her brother's attentive behavior toward Olivia.

Victoria continued her attempts to feed me, but my attention kept drifting to the other side of the table. I couldn't stop watching Arthur fuss over Olivia like some lovesick pup.

The way she easily accepted ...