The divorced military queen awakens novel

At the thought of that , the host was thrilled . " Would you mind sharing how you met and started dating ? " the host asked , nearly bouncing with excitement . " Today's show isn't about my private life . That's a bit of an inappropriate topic , isn't it ? " Quinn said with grace . Turning to Sidonie , the host said , " Ms. Stonehurst , is the gentleman with you a friend ?

" " He's Trent Grafton , founder and CEO of Grafton Technologies , and my fiancé , " Sidonie announced , her voice solemn and proud . So what if Quinn's boyfriend is Julius ? Dating could end any day . But an engagement ? That pointed straight to a wedding . No one looked more stunned than Trent . The cameras caught the moment his face went stiff . " So , he's your fiancé . We heard your fiancé joined the rescue flight because he was worried about you .

He must love you a lot , " the host added . " Yes , Trent loves me very much , " Sidonie said , eyes locked on him . " Right , Trent ? " Trent's thoughts were a mess . Sidonie had dragged him here , and now she'd just announced their engagement on national TV . He'd never agreed to go public this soon , and definitely not about marriage . A fresh engagement right after a divorce would cause people to talk . Worse still , lately , he wasn't even sure if he really loved her .

Having her nearby didn't fill the emptiness . But with the cameras on him and Sidonie staring so hopefully , he forced a smile . " Yes , I love you . " Sidonie lit up with joy . Once this episode aired , the whole country would know they were engaged . There'd be no backing out . Even if he later learned she wasn't the woman who had saved him , it would be too late . Quinn noticed the way Trent's smile didn't reach his eyes . It felt like he didn't want to go public with Sidonie .

Isn't Sidonie his precious first crush ? Well , whatever the reason , it's not my concern . The interview officially began . " Could you tell us what went through your mind when you learned people were trapped ? Did the danger make you hesitate ? " the host asked . " Hesitate ? Never ! " Sidonie replied boldly . " When lives are on the line and I can help , I go . No questions asked ! " The audience applauded her confident , righteous tone . " Ms.

Stonehurst is more than just a Nimbus Air co - pilot , " the host said , brimming with praise . " She also helped battle the border fires five years ago . A real hero ! Let's give her a hand ! " Another wave of applause rolled in , and Sidonie soaked up every second of it . 1/2 Then the host turned to Quinn . " And you , Ms. Bridger ? " " Well … I just knew lives were at risk , and every second mattered , " Quinn said lightly . " Sidonie isn't the only pilot .

Since she decided to use the lives of those employees as bargaining chips , I took on the mission instead . " " What ? " The host froze . Sidonie jumped to her feet , her face burning red . " Quinn , that's slander ! " Quinn held her gaze and pressed play on her phone . A recording echoed through the studio .