Michael smirked, fanning the flames. "Mr. Moore, you're asking for trouble now. Everyone in Jayrodale knows that Christina is Harvey's true love."

Finley opened his fan with a proud look. "They aren't married yet, so I still have a shot!"

His two attendants glanced at Christina and smirked.

"Pretty lady, catching Mr. Moore's eye is the luck of a lifetime. Be his, and you'll live a life of luxury and power—everything you desire will be within reach," one of them said.

Christina remained