Sean Ellison's expression changed when he heard Arabella Donovan's words, as expected, but he quickly regained his composure.
"That young lady who was kicked out of her family has acted despicably. It's a good thing you two were sharp enough to see through it first. Otherwise, you might have really been deceived. But with people like them, if you don't teach them a lesson and make them feel some pain and fear, they'll probably come back to trouble you later."
'I get it. He's ready to kick her while she's down! He's decisive, doesn't shirk responsibility, and most importantly, he's smart enough to be fiercely protective. Hey cousin, this guy's a keeper!'
Melody Lynch's eyelid twitched. 'A keeper? What keeper?' she thought. 'We've only met a few times! And who was it that said a life-saving favor doesn't necessarily have to be repaid with marriage? Has she already defected to his side?'
