What is the theme in Whitney, My Love by Judith McNaught?

Misdirection is a theme of this novel because it is the one thing that keeps Whitney and Clayton from coming together sooner than they do. Clayton begins this theme by refusing to allow Whitney to know either who he is or that they are betrothed. Clayton is fascinated by Whitney and believes she will make him a good wife and a wonderful mother to his future children. However, Clayton does not believe in love and does not fancy himself in love with Whitney.