It was a man in a suit who introduced himself as the assistant to the man behind the anonymous text that led me to discovering Vincent's deceit.
Sebastian Jones, the tragic billionaire and philanthropist who lost the use of his legs after an accident that claimed his parents' lives. And, most importantly, Stacy Monroe's fiancé—or should I say ex.
His assistant, Matthew, informed me that Mr. Jones would like to speak to me. I didn’t get the chance to protest before the phone was handed over to me.
"Miss Lily Hart," a deep baritone voice came through the phone.
The title was like salt on a fresh wound, but I was a businesswoman above all else, so I pulled myself together before responding.
"Mr. Sebastian Jones." I cringed when my voice cracked. "It's a pleasure speaking to you."
"The pleasure is all mine, considering we're both in the same boat."
We weren't. Not when every tabloid around went crazy when his engagement to Stacy was announced to the public.
'Beauty weds the crippled Beast' were some of the tamer headlines.