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Lucian trusted no one.

If not for his wealth and name, they’d all be gone in a second. He’d learned that the hard way.

What about Megan? The beauty seemed to radiate goodness. He could almost believe she truly cared about helping this town. Was it real? Or a clever act designed to make him lower his guard?

He resented this present circumstance that was beyond his control. As empty as his life in New Orleans had become, it was familiar.

Frustration surged. If not for this young lady, he would’ve already put the house up for sale and be out of this backwoods town.

“Let me make myself clear, Miss O’Malley. I plan to do everything possible to find a way around that stipulation.”

Anger flashed in her eyes. “And let me assure you, Mr. Beaumont, I will do everything I can to fight you.”

He blew out an aggravated breath. He was beginning to wish he’d never heard of Gatlinburg, Tennessee. And Miss Megan O’Malley.