The first time he met her in the ballroom, though he sensed how she felt lost in the sea of people, he had seen the spark in her eyes.
"Such a tiring job. What if things don't work out. The man will need to find another job, and that would only bring distance between the two because of the lack of time and care. But if you come to my side, Maddie," he paused so that she could take in his words, "You will never feel neglected. I will see to it that you are showered with love and care."
"By maids doing my bidding of bathing and washing me? Making me wear clothes?" asked Madeline.
Calhoun finally walked back so that he could come to stand in front of her now,
