Rowan tucked his hand gently into Cathie’s arm as they stepped forward together. To anyone watching them, they appeared exactly like a perfect couple… elegant, composed, and completely in sync as they presented themselves among the guests. “Dad?” Cathie said in surprise when her eyes landed on her father. She had not expected to see him arrive before her. It was unlike him. Whenever he was invited to events hosted by friends or business associates, he usually arrived fashionably late, making sure his presence was noticed. Yet here he was already seated comfortably among the guests. Well… what else could she expect? The invitation meant far more to him than she did. Her father had always been willing to do anything just to get closer to the Ravens family. And now that such a rare opport

