Chapter 15

Harrison froze for a moment, then grew excited. "You found Scarlett?" But Matthew shook his head. "Of course not. I already asked around. Scarlett's project is a top-level classified initiative. She's completely cut off from the outside world. No one can reach her." Harrison's hands dropped to his sides in defeat. Matthew, however, remained pleased. "But it doesn't matter if we can't find Scarlett. I found her cousin, Hailey Yeager. She's also a Yeager, so she can marry you in Scarlett's place. "That way, the alliance with the Yeagers remains intact! I've already spoken to her, and she agreed. This way, we won't become a laughingstock in Dornwich!" "No!" Harrison's expression darkened. "I was engaged to Scarlett. How can you just replace her? Aren't you worried that when she finds out, she'll get angry and cut ties with our family?" "What nonsense are you talking about?" Matthew frowned. "Scarlett left for a long-term project. She clearly wanted to break off the engagement. She