She slipped the ring onto her finger, admiring it from every angle, chin lifted in triumph.
"Jade, I have to admit—I'm surprised. I didn't think you'd actually go through with it."
She gave me a magnanimous look. "But since you've been so gracious about this, I won't make things difficult for you."
She wasn't even married to Warren yet, and she was already playing the role of Mrs. Gilbert.
I finished the last of my coffee and rose, my smile serene.
"Miss Fox, I really should thank you. You threw yourself into the fire just to rescue me."
Gladys froze. Her head snapped up.
"What's that supposed to mean?"
