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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.

The Resilient Lady Collins

"Mister Ian. Have you come for Scarlet's dinner?" Florence asked, putting down the portrait of Scarlet she wanted to hang up.

"Yes. It's about time that she ate something and if you don't mind putting together something for me as well," said Ian.

"Of course. Will you depart after or should I prepare a change of clothes and a room for you to use?" Florence questioned, confused as to what the plans were when it came to Ian.

Had the relationship taken a drastic turn and she should prepare to see him sleeping over?

"A change of clothes would be good but I am already settled into a room. You don't look pleased to know that I will be sharing a bed with Scarlet," Ian said, curious to know what Florence thought.

Florence smiled since he had misunderstood her expression. "That was a misunderstanding. I don't feel any way with where any of the lady's guests sleep. I shall have the food sent up shortly along with clothes for you to change into."

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