Andrew started clapping slowly. He mocked, "Bravo. That was truly something. A full-on knight-in-shining-armor performance!"

Aspen pleaded, "Andrew, please don't get mad. I'll make him leave right now!"

Andrew raised an eyebrow. "Mad? I'm not mad at all. Actually, I'm happy for you."

Aspen blinked in confusion. "Happy for me? Why?"

Andrew gave her a chilling smile. "I mean, look at you—some heir to a powerful family wants to marry you, all head over heels, ready to rescue you from a so-c