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“No!” Chandler gave a humorous snort “She is obviously here to see you”
“But I told no one of ”
“Then sheeye ventured to two ladies hovering a few feet away One was dressed as a shepherdess, the other in a grey nun’s habit, though her bold grin suggested her true character was far removed from the one she displayed “Go and speak to her I’one”
The ladies whispered to one another, s out onto the terrace
“Unless you would prefer a little light relief,” Chandler continued “You’re welcoarden I hear one can often find all sorts of delightful creatures lingering in the shrubbery”
“Your generosity knows no bounds,” Tristan said failing to suppress a grin He had always found Chandler highly aantuan appetite, I knoill be impossible for you to share”
Chandler slapped hi polite” As Tristan ht his arm “You know there are some who believe Lady Fernall h I wouldn’t blame her under the circumstances”
Without another word, Chandler left hihts Circumstances? What circuer flared He would have murdered the man himself if he had proved to be abusive
Suddenly overcome with a desperate need for answers, he craned his neck in a bid to locate her Through the boisterous throng their gazes locked Perhaps she had come to see hih the crowd in a bid to reach her Upon witnessing his approach, she straightened and stepped forward
“Tristan”
“Isabella” He inclined his head “I a a mask”
“I would know your sculptured jaw and dimpled chin in a crowd of a thousand ed lips curved up into a half-smile “I see you still find Mr Chandler’s co”
“I have always adned modes of conduct one witnesses on a daily basis Chandler speaks his ”
“Then perhaps we should follow Mr Chandler’s exalanced to her left The couple next to her had forgotten their otten that in society one did not squeeze a lady’s buttocks without fear of the consequences Isabella sed visibly “While it is obvious why a gentleman would wish to attend Mr Chandler’s quaint little party, I presus me here”
He was But a farquestion fell from his lips “Why did you not tell me Lord Fernall was dead? How is it I am the only person in London not to know you’re a ?”