Marrying my secret admirer after my husband's fake death novel Chapter 13

Chapter 13

The woman speaking watched as Edith approached, her gaze cool and distant. She frowned and said, “I don’t remember inviting any staff today. How did you get in? Who are you looking for?”

Edith shifted awkwardly, gift bag in hand. “I’m here to see Justin.”

“You’re here to see Justin?” The woman’s voice shot up several notches, her previously dismissive glance turning into a sharp, appraising stare.

Edith was a pretty enough woman, delicate features and clear eyes, but at first glance, she didn’t seem like someone who’d catch Justin’s eye–nothing about her screamed high society.

After sizing Edith up, the woman let out a mocking little laugh. “Where did you get Justin’s address and personal info? You know, we could call the police for this kind of thing…”

She was cut off mid–threat by a sudden warmth on the back of Edith’s hand.

Someone’s palm, gentle and firm, had taken hold of hers.

Edith looked up and was met with the classic, chiseled profile of a man–strong brow, sculpted nose, and a jaw so sharp it seemed cut from stone. Even the slight prominence of his Adam’s apple lent him a striking, magnetic edge.

Her gaze dropped to where he held her hand. The crisp cuff of his shirt revealed the lines of his wrist, his knuckles defined, veins faintly visible beneath pale skin.

“What’s this about calling the police?” Justin’s eyes narrowed as he turned to the woman. “Miss Hart, I think you’re a little confused.”

At first, Yvonne Hart hadn’t noticed that Justin was holding another woman’s hand. She’d been delighted to see him, thinking he’d come over to rescue her from the tedious schmoozing.

She slipped her hand onto Justin’s arm. “Justin, you found time to come over here? Are you done charming all those uncles and family friends? Were you worried I’d be bored on my own? I’m really fine, you know-”

Halfway through her sentence, Yvonne finally noticed Justin’s other hand–still holding Edith’s.

Yvonne’s friend standing nearby saw it too. They exchanged confused glances.

Edith stared at the man gripping her hand. So this, was Justin?

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