Setting the Trap

Staring at Hazel's determined face, Tristan let out a soft chuckle. His eyes warmed. Without a second of hesitation, he grasped the thick stack of papers and decisively tore the marriage agreement in half. The ripping sound filled the quiet car, paper fluttering down.

He realized the document was meaningless to her without its financial stipulations. A wave of genuine warmth washed over him. At s