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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

"I cannot come to see you tonight. I have to make up for lost time by coming to see you now. I don't want there to be any work I must do while we are away from Lockwood. I need to look at the dress shop and the art shop after I go back to the hotel. My grandmother wants to look at the orphanage here," said Scarlet.

It was a miracle she had time to sit here to witness Ian speaking to his mother.

"This is what I get for loving a woman who is so busy. Try not to overwork yourself. You have all those workers for a reason. I have no choice but to wait two days to see you. I am owed a kiss for every hour that I do not get to see you."

Scarlet moved her hand from his hold. "Why must you always try to turn it so you gain something? You are not owed anything since you will also be busy. It is time for me to leave. Will you walk me out?"

Ian held her hand again. "You don't have to ask. She should be gone by now."

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