His Wicked Obsession (Archer and Virginia) novel Chapter 536

"You knew I got my memory back. When?" Her voice trembled with emotion, yet held onto its sharp clarity.

Archer didn't stand, his gaze burning right through her.

"The moment you scraped off that frosting." He pressed his hand directly over his heart. "Mrs. Vanderbilt, every single thing you do is carved right here."

A lump formed in her throat, and a tear finally broke free, sliding down her cheek.

Without hesitation, she extended her left hand.

"I will."

They really had missed out on entirely too much...

Archer stopped breathing for a fraction of a second before snatching the ring box, pulling out the diamond, and slipping it smoothly onto her ring finger.

He surged to his feet, yanking her flush against his chest as his hand cradled the back of her head, completely swallowing her in a searing kiss.

The crowd erupted into deafening cheers and applause.

Fireworks continued to detonate across the sky, casting a radiant glow over the couple locked in an embrace and the cheering friends surrounding them.

Once the ceremony wrapped up, the party migrated into the camp's massive, climate-controlled glass greenhouse for the reception.

Holding a glass of champagne, Virginia swept her gaze over the lively room, a soft smile playing on her lips before she slipped out onto the quiet terrace for some fresh air.

Moments later, the steady sound of footsteps approached from behind.

She turned to see Valentin Hunter in his tailored camel coat.

Holding his own glass, he stopped two paces away.

"...Congratulations." He raised his glass, his narrow eyes curving with a genuinely conceding smile. "The ring is stunning. It suits you."

"Thank you." Virginia turned to fully face him. "And thank you for showing up today."