Chloe Bennett’s lips curved into a satisfied smile the moment the agreement was sealed.
During the upcoming trip, she would find every opportunity to draw Ethan Blackwood closer. Once everything was settled, the title of Mrs. Blackwood would finally belong to her.
On the other side of the city, Lily sat contentedly in the back seat of the car, licking an ice cream cone with pure enjoyment written across her small face.
“Pretty Uncle, are we going to find Mommy now?”
Sebastian Cole glanced at her through the rearview mirror, his voice low and gentle. “Yes.”
Lily’s expression turned a little guilty. “Then… can you not tell Mommy I ate ice cream? She doesn’t let me have it.”
Sebastian’s gaze softened. “Only if you promise me you’ll eat less of it from now on. Your mother forbids it bec
