Chapter 425

"You!" Claire Ford chuckled, half amused, half confused, as she followed them outside. And then—bam! A full-on surprise party, all masterminded by Samuel Jenkins and the others just for her. There he was—Samuel, in a custom-tailored black suit, looking seriously sharp. Hair slicked back to perfection, the whole nine yards. With a ring in hand, he dropped to one knee and looked up at her. "Claire Ford, will you marry me?" Everyone else stepped aside quietly, giving them space. Claire looked around at the setup, then down at the man kneeling before her, and just like that—tears welled up. Choking back emotions, she nodded, her voice trembling. "Samuel Jenkins, yes… I will." Without waiting another second, Samuel stood up and gently slipped the ring onto her finger. "From now on, we’re never spending another day apart." Summer Knight, Alexander Barron, and the Ford brothers watched, hearts full. There wasn’t a dry eye among them. Grinning ear to ear, Samuel added, "So, how about we set th