Lady Catherine's Wish
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Catherine has been in love with George since childhood. Her hopes of being with George were squandered completely by the fact that he is finally engaged to the one he loves.
In comes Ian Hamilton one of the wealthy Hamilton brothers who own several businesses. He swore never to look upon a woman since his Brother Edward's wife betrayed him.
In short, he harbors the fact that all women have the same motive- to seduce men for their own benefits.
However, when Ian encounters Catherine-he can't keep his eyes off her nor stay way. Catherine has bewitched him.
Determined to escape the attraction, he travelled abroad for business. But fate brings Ian back to Catherine when he received news that Catherine is about to marry Lawrence Harrison Vivian's (Edward's ex-wife) brother.
Having the same motive as his sister, he plans to marry for money. Once and for all, Ian must save Catherine even if it proves to be dangerous.
Read to find out whether Ian will finally accept his strong affection for Catherine and discover that she's not like other women.
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