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“I pray such thoughts did not result in a sleepless night”

Oh, she had struggled to sleep But it had nothing to do with theto do with the man seated opposite

“When one seeks justice, Mr Trent, it is best to approach the nightical standpoint And so, I concluded that Mr Wincote bears the closest resemblance to the fiend who entered my bedchamber”

A darkness passed over his handso It wraps around your neck like the hanght It is better to detach emotionally, to focus on the facts”

“Indeed, which is why I ainst your better judgement”

He reh to observe Mr Wincote’s movements Mr Layton is sure to attend Mrs Crandall’sme a perfect opportunity to taunt the man”

“Mrs Crandall?” The entleman that caused such extreme sensations? “You are to attend a masquerade?”

“A masquerade hosted by one of the most prominent members of the demi-monde”

It was to be a wild party, then—a boisterous affair where one left their morals at the front door

“You find these events enjoyable?” Now she sounded like a jealous ho clung to her husband’s coattails

A ed at the corners of histo participate in candid discussions, Miss Vale, there are sos a man cannot say in the presence of a lady” Perhaps he noticed that the green-eyed devil had com the party as an observer, not ato bed loose women”

Heat flooded her cheeks

Oh, she could curse the weaknesses of her sex!

“As we have settled on a plan,” she began, eager to change the subject, “ to Bruton Street? Does Mr Wycliff not have more important matters on his mind at the moment?”

“More important matters?”