"There's a friend of mine," Victoria began, her tone carefully measured, "whose son just returned from Germany. I've arranged a blind date for you with him. He's young, handsome—just like your ex—and has already secured a prestigious position as the country's ambassador. I've met him twice, and he's a remarkable man. He's agreed to meet you tomorrow at 7 p.m. for dinner. I want you to meet him and get to know him better."
Katie rolled her eyes discreetly. Her mother was clearly trying to set her up with a new boyfriend. After everything she had been through, the idea of starting a new relationship was the last thing on her mind. She simply wanted to live her life on her own terms, free from the complications and heartbreak men seemed to bring.
If Aiden, who had once loved her so deeply, could treat her so callously, why should she trust another man? To her, men were skilled at sweet-talking and deceiving women, who were often too trusting.
