Chloe had no idea what was brewing in the Old Madam’s mind, but the mere mention of a wedding was enough to startle her. "I really don't think a wedding is that important," she said softly, trying to sound as humble as possible. "There's no need to go through all that trouble. As long as Xavier and I are happy, that’s all that matters."
To climb into the Grayson family’s good graces, she had practically been ready to kneel before Xavier. How could she dare dream of a grand, glittering wedding?
After speaking, she caught Nanny White's eye. Did I handle that right? she wondered. Nanny White gave a subtle, encouraging nod, and Chloe felt a small wave of relief.
But Old Madam Grayson was not so easily swayed. "That absolutely won't do," she insisted, her voice firm despite her smile. "If we
