"He's not…" Peter Murray subconsciously started to object, but then he thought of something and clamped his mouth shut.
The Murray and Vance families were close allies. This marriage alliance was the glue holding their relationship together, and it absolutely could not be jeopardized for any reason.
Peter Murray changed his tune. "Kara, you can't be so arrogant and domineering. If word of this gets out, people will laugh at us. You can't ruin your own reputation over him. It's not worth it."
Naomi Kenway grabbed Chloe Murray's arm.
The warm touch brought Chloe Murray to her senses instantly. She had nearly fallen into the trap of familial affection Peter Murray had so carefully woven.
"There are only a few of us here in the living room. What, Dad? Are you going to go around telling everyone what I did, all for this irrelevant person?"
Peter Murray frowned. "What nonsense are you talking about? How could that be possible?"
