Emily Crawford, a lady of means with a nerve-ridden nature, never believed her father's business would be hers. She had assumed that as an only child to the late Lord Crawford the family estate would. When both are willed to Owen Harding, her father's younger business partner and well-known scamp, Emily believes that her only chance at comfort or happiness is to achieve an acceptable marriage. How will she do that when her father's last words have also stipulated that Mister Harding, an adamant bachelor, will be joining her for the entirety of the social season? Will her nervous tendencies give away her anxious nature? Will she be able to ignore what he makes her feel? This is a standalone short story and contains mature language and content intended for 18+ readers only!