Billionaire's bargain

CHAPTER ONE: SOPHIE. Look Maddie, this velvet green would look so good on you. It would match your eyes as well, Sophie said softly, holding out the fashion designer's magazine and smiling at her sister, who looked unimpressed with the dress, as she did with the previous ten dresses. Whatever, why do you even bother? You know I haven't got the slightest interest in whatever dress we end up getting. Madison replied as she rolled her eyes and pushed the magazine away. Sophie let out a soft sigh. She knew her sister wasn't happy about the arrangement her father had made to have her married by the end of the month to someone she had never met before, especially since she had a new lover, but somehow, she had hoped that getting a new dress would at least make her feel better. It usually did. I know it's not the best decision that father has made, and I really wish I could talk him out of it, but his mind is made up. I just can't stand seeing you upset, she replied, putting the magazine away. The tailor had just finished with Madison's measurements. Well, the last thing I want to do is impress some rich brat from London with a new dress. Maybe if I look ugly on Friday when he comes, he'll have a change of mind. He's probably ugly too. I'll bet he's middle-aged and bald. Her sister was laughing now, and Sophie smiled. It was the first time Madison had laughed since their father made the announcement two days ago. “Have you told Fred about it?” Sophie asked and watched her sister's expression grow serious again. She wished she had held her tongue. Are you crazy? How would I break it to him that the love of his life is getting married to someone else in three weeks? She asked, and Sophie was silent. Sophie had never been in love outside a teenage crush, so she couldn't exactly understand what Madison was going through, but she could only imagine how heartbroken Madison must be now. “I'm sorry Maddie,” she said, putting her hands on her little sister's shoulders. She was three years older than Madison, although the younger girl stood taller than she did. They had been very close since they were children, although their personalities differed. While Madison was bubbly, outgoing and a complete social butterfly, Sophie was tender, quiet and introverted. She had only managed to make two friends her entire life, both of whom had left their small town in Cornwall and moved to New York after high school. Madison looked close to tears now, so they finished with the tailor and left the fashion house. The ride home was quiet, as Sophie allowed her sister to cry the entire ride, while stroking her hair gently. She had to make a promise to speak to their father, before Madison calmed down.