Olivia

"Your grandfather knows about the contract," I repeated, keeping my voice casual. "Has known since the day we signed it."

"How?" His jaw clenched. "How the hell does he know?"

I shrugged, taking another sip of water. The cold liquid felt good against my suddenly dry throat. "He didn't explain the mechanics. Just said he knew. That he'd been watching to see if we'd actually stay together."

Alexander set his coffee down. "And Victoria has a ...