Chapter 4 The champagne glass slipped from Alexander's hand , shattering on the floor and scattering crystal shards everywhere " What ? She went to Vostmark ? That's impossible ! She's too proud ! She would never agree to a political marriage . I'm going to the airport " He turned to leave but was blocked in the d doorway by Claire . She stood tall in a black suit , sharp and commanding , like a prosecutor about to deliver a closing argument . Her eyes were cold , blade - like . " Proud ? " Her voice cut through the room . " Alexander , what made you think she would wait around for you forever ? " You really believed that that memory suppressant would only cause temporary amnesia ? I just got my hands on an internal report from the Food and Drug Administration . That drug causes permanent damage to the brain's dopamine receptors Congratulations . You've destroyed the very love you were trying to preserve . " This entire week , she's been fully aware . She witnessed you purchasing a replica of her ring for Sophia ,