This flawless, perfect man exuded an irresistible masculine charm. She was utterly mesmerized by him, completely captivated.
Only when Adrian Quincy and his wife, Claire Sinclair, reached the judges' panel did Cecily Taylor finally snap out of her daze, her heart suddenly pounding erratically.
Adrian Quincy casually picked up the microphone on the table, slowly turned to face the 50 contestants, and parted his lips. "I came here for two reasons," he said. "First, to see how Claire is doing, and whether any of you have been bullying her."
"No!"
"Young Master Quincy, we haven't bullied Professor Sinclair!"
"Oh my god, so Young Master Quincy is a fiercely protective husband!"
"He's so cool! I really admire a man who treats his girlfriend so well!"
"Didn't Young Master Quincy say there were two reasons? What's the other one?"
The contestants were buzzing with excitement.
