Chapter 12

It hadn't been easy for Waverly to climb her way from a remote, impoverished village to the prestigious circles of the city and ultimately become Harris' fiancée. From the moment she first saw Harris' photo in the news, she had set her lifelong goal to marry him. She had meticulously planned every step, drawing closer to Vanessa and ingratiating herself with her until she was invited to the Samsons' home. In doing so, she'd also uncovered Vanessa's hidden feelings for Harris. Waverly knew that such feelings would be considered scandalous in the rigid and traditional high-society circles. Yet, this secret presented her with the perfect opportunity to approach Harris. It only took a few subtle remarks to plant the seed, and soon Harris discovered Vanessa's feelings. He was furious but also at a loss about how to handle the situation. After all, Vanessa was family, someone he had raised for so many years. Therefore, Waverly had suppressed her excitement and proposed a deal—she woul