Tara was the heiress to the Keystone Group.
After two days of rest at her family estate, she had fully regained her energy.
She spent the morning galloping across the sprawling fields on her favorite horse, feeling refreshed and reinvigorated.
On a small hill, she pulled the reins, halting her horse.
Looking up at the open sky, she shouted, “Alright, I’m ready now!
“Bring on whatever challenges lie ahead!”
Despite her bold words, nervous anticipation churned inside her. For days, she hadn’t dared to look up any details about her fiancé–not his appearance, nor his background.
But now, she steeled herself, ready to face the unknown.
Taking a deep breath, she pulled out her phone, determined to search for information about him.
Just as she opened her browser, her phone rang.
She answered through her Bluetooth headset.
Joe’s voice came through, warm and familiar. “Tara, come back. Your brother’s home.”
It had been over six months since Tara last saw Jack Stone. Setting her phone aside, she turned her horse around and galloped down the hill.
The marriage was already set in stone. Whoever her fiancé was, she would have to marry him.
Her horse raced quickly, and before long, she reached the grand entrance of the estate.
Several luxury cars were parked near the gate, where Joe and Jack were chatting with someone.
A guest, it seemed.
The guest’s tall frame, broad shoulders, and long legs immediately stood out. He exuded an aura of confidence and sophistication.
Hearing the sound of hooves, they all turned to look at her. The guest turned as well.
Tara froze.
It was him.
The mixed–heritage man!
How could it be him?!
And judging by her father and Jack’s familiarity with him…
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Chapter 20
This was mortifying.
She dismounted gracefully in her riding outfit, looking poised and elegant despite the inner turmoil.
She fiddled nervously with her riding crop, avoiding direct eye contact.
Jack teased, “What’s the matter, little sis? Shy now that you’ve seen your fiancé?”
Tara’s eyes widened in shock.
Her fiancé was Hunter Jasper?!
The sheer coincidence of it all was overwhelming
Hunter raised a brow slightly, his expression composed but his smile warm. “Hello, we meet again.”
Joe’s brows furrowed in surprise. “You’ve already met?”
Jack’s curiosity was piqued. “How do you two know each other?”
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Tara’s face turned crimson, overwhelmed by embarrassment and unease.
After how they met, would Hunter still agree to the marriage?
Hunter, calm and composed, chuckled lightly. “On the flight back to Birkham, I happened to sit next to her.”
Joe and Jack spoke in unison, “Well, that’s quite the coincidence.”
The two exchanged a subtle glance.
Both were sharp enough to notice the faint tension between Hunter and Tara.
Joe smiled warmly. “Hunter’s quite skilled at horseback riding as well. Tara, why don’t you show him around the estate?”
Tara, grateful for the chance to speak with Hunter alone, replied, “Sure.”
Hunter gestured politely for her to lead the way.
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Tara nodded, and they walked side by side toward the stables.
Joe watched their retreating figures, a satisfied smile spreading across his face. “They look like a perfect match.”
Jack smirked. “He’s barely good enough for my sister.”
As they reached the stables, Tara lowered her voice, glancing at Hunter. “Do you still want to marry me?”
Hunter’s lips curled into a faint smile. “Of course. Do you not want to marry me?”
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Tara hesitated, her words faltering. “I do, but… after how we met…”
Hunter looked at her intently, his tone sincere. “I think the way we met was romantic. I don’t care about your past, only about our future.”
Tara smiled, her tension easing. “I feel the same
Hunter reached for her hand, holding it gently. “As long as we’re both committed to making this work, our life together will be just fine.”
Tara laughed, amused. “I didn’t expect someone raised overseas to come up with such old- fashioned, heartfelt lines.”
Hunter’s expression softened when he saw her smile, his worries melting away.
Tara took a closer look at his impossibly handsome face, her heart feeling unexpectedly at ease.
He was young, dashing, and far more impressive than she had imagined.
Given their two encounters, she didn’t dislike him.
Marrying him was definitely better than being wed to a complete stranger, especially an older
man.
And he was capable–very capable.
Suddenly, a thought struck her, and she asked, “Were our two meetings really just coincidences?”
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