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The Resilient Lady Collins

Scarlet Collins's life is flipped upside down after news of her divorce from her husband, Jack Humphrey, spreads around town. Despite her husband’s affairs being brought to light, Scarlet finds herself the topic of gossip as the town tries to find the answer to why Jack would leave the young heiress. Already burdened with having to take care of her family, Scarlet now finds herself being forced to listen to the many reasons why her marriage failed. Said to be a woman with a heart made of black ice, the people in town believed their opinions would not affect her so they had no reason to stop voicing them. During an afternoon out seeking peace, she finds herself starting an unlikely relationship with Lord Kingsley's bastard son, Ian Kingsley.

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"It is lovely," Florence commented, impressed by the ring Ian made for Scarlet.

Scarlet stared at the ring which she quickly became accustomed to seeing every day. "You are meant to be taking a break, Florence. To see your family."

"I have seen them enough while you were away with your family. I must be present to help you with the party. It is a good day," Florence said, excited like the news to be shared was about her. "Your guests will be arriving soon. I have finished hiding Ian's things."

"Good. It doesn't need to be revealed right away that he is moving here. Let us get the engagement out first and then we can share that news. Keep an eye on Alana. She has not stopped jumping around since I told her the good news," said Scarlet.

Scarlet didn't have any other choice but to let Alana know that Ian was going to start living on the estate. Alana was not yet aware that the reason was because he proposed.