Brandon had always chased social standing.

He believed the approval of his wealthy new in-laws was the only measure that mattered.

“Brandon is just caught up in the excitement of the engagement,” I said.

“He wants to impress them.”

“Samantha looked at me as if I were an inconvenience,” Evelyn said.

I remembered the cold expression on Samantha’s face when Evelyn asked to leave the restaurant.

“She is just young,” I said.