Chapter 19

• Michael turned to Valerie with an arched brow. "I presume you know them?" He nodded toward where David and Bianca stood just ahead, waiting to enter the venue.
• Valerie let out an amused chuckle. "Oh come on, Mr. Donovan. I know you did your homework on my family. The pretense doesn't really suit you."
• A ghost of a smirk played across Michael's lips at being so transparently called out. "Very well then...I should ask how you feel seeing your ex and...sister?"