Naomi Hart’s brows drew together slightly.
It wasn’t that she refused to break the engagement.
There simply needed to be a proper reason.
“Wouldn’t this marriage strengthen the partnership between our families?” she asked, genuine doubt in her voice.
If the arrangement could deliver immediate benefits, why cancel it?
Her feelings toward the marriage remained carefully neutral. If it could help the Sinclair family, she would not mind going through with it. After all, she had already considered finding a steady father figure for Lily. If Sebastian Cole could truly fill that role…
Marcus Sinclair’s tone turned firm, almost protective. “It would encourage business ties, yes. But with the Sinclair family’s standing, there is no need to sacrifice you simply to maintain them. Naomi, Sebasti
