“I wasn’t trying to show off, but since you’re questioning my character, I have to defend myself. I’m not short of money. The Flemmings may have considerable wealth, but my personal fortune is no less than theirs.

“What I’ve always admired is Everly herself. Whether the Flemmings are wealthy or not has never been something I cared about.”

Nate was practically green with envy.

Sonny was telling the truth. His family’s wealth was on par with the Flemmings, but the Tatums were nowhere close.

Co