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Bishop Newbury cleared his throat.

“Well, it appears I’m compelled to resort to words that I’ve never had to use before.” He paused. “Upon what grounds do you object to this marriage?”

Colin Granville looked into her eyes.

“Upon the grounds that Belinda is married to me.”

Belinda’s eyes narrowed. She could detect mockery in Colin’s expression.

Damn him. He was enjoying this.

“I’m afraid you must be mistaken,” Belinda stated evenly.

Colin looked too sure of himself. “Mistaken about our visit to a wedding chapel in Las Vegas over two years ago? Regrettably, I must disagree.”

There was a collective gasp from the assembled guests.

What could she say that wouldn’t add to the damage? I’m sure my brief and secret marriage to this man was annulled?

No one was supposed to know about her impetuous and hasty elopement.