Kons was momentarily speechless in shock. He was pretty sure he heard her right. But Vanessa was still wearing the ring Damien gave her—how ironic was that? Was she planning to play both sides? Kons didn’t share.
“What did you have in mind?” It was safer to ask than to make a comment that would make him look like a fool. At this rate, time was precious, and he didn’t have time for games.
“I was thinking we can get married before the time is up. I am not in a rush to get my inheritance. We just need to make sure that it doesn’t go to charity.” Kons frowned. “I am still donating—but I am not giving everything. My mother worked hard for it, and she told me it’s all for me.”
“Point taken. Until then, what?”
“I was thinking we’ll just stay as we are until then.” Vanessa sipped his wine and
