The Ex-Wife's Burning Elegance novel Chapter 2035

"From what my investigator dug up, he's only ever had one ex-fiancée."

"And he has the power to actually back you up, Hayser! No more dealing with those pathetic gold-diggers."

"Remember when you were drugged at that party? He didn't even try to take advantage of you. Finding a man with that kind of integrity and self-control is like finding a unicorn."

"Your taste is impeccable, darling."

The endless stream of compliments inflated Miss Hayser's ego, satisfying her intense need for validation.

She had done her homework. Jonathan genuinely had no vices. He was a workaholic, a rare gem in their elite social circles. Perhaps it was a cultural trait, but he was incredibly guarded and slow to warm up. Out of every ten conversations, she had initiated at least eight. He was always perfectly polite, yet maintained a maddening, aloof distance.

But she didn't mind the chase. She was exhausted by men who threw themselves at her feet; they bored her to tears. Jonathan was different. He had real pride. Ever since he played the knight in shining armor, she had been heavily infatuated with him.

Recently, when one of her social rivals started making moves on him, the threat of competition pushed her over the edge. Jonathan was too perfect to lose. She had to lock him down immediately.

So, she confessed her feelings. He had hesitated at first, but after her relentless charm offensive, he finally, reluctantly, agreed to be hers.

Miss Hayser was an experienced dater. She was long past the age of innocent puppy love, yet somehow, Jonathan gave her that dizzying, intoxicating rush she hadn't felt in years. Even if he couldn't marry into her family on paper, she was willing to go to war with her own father to keep him. She wasn't usually naive when it came to romance, but right now, drowning in a sea of endorphins, she was blissfully blind.

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