Adelle adjusted her flowchart, adding a glittery sticker next to the box labeled "Marriage Realization Meltdown."
Charles, armed with a giant whiteboard, called the team, consisting of Adelle, Chef Marie, Chef Pierre, Butler Eduardo, and even Old Man Gregory, one of the gardeners, into a secret emergency meeting in the kitchen.
"We've passed Phase Three," Adelle said, pointing dramatically at a photo of Zach and Ava almost kissing in the library—blurred, but definitely incriminating.
"Phase Four is simple," Charles added, clicking a pointer at the next item: Remind Lord and Lady Summers they are already legally married.
Force them into situations where they must act married.
Take bets on how long it takes before they combust... again.
Chef Marie, stirring cookie batter with concerning violence, asked. "Define act married?"
Adelle grinned. "Oh, you know...couple's cooking class. Double dates. Mr. and Mrs. Ford embroidery towels mysteriously appearing."
