JaneVera's Pov
“Why?” I asked, curiosity lacing my tone, trying to sound casual. After all, it shouldn’t be a big deal since it was his nephew’s engagement party, and as the uncle, he should be there too.
Ceasar blinked, incredulous. “You really want me to…?” His voice cut off, sharp with disbelief. “I’ve told everyone I won’t have anything to do with him. I don’t want that traitor’s face near me. And if I go there with you… it proves I’m a man who breaks his word.”
He exhaled, dragging a hand through his hair as he paced a step back. “Do you have any idea how ridiculous that sounds?” he said finally. “Every camera in that room will be on me. On us. I’m already a headline waiting to happen, and you want me to hand them the scandal gift-wrapped?”
I met his gaze and held it, refusing to
