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Isabella squared her shoulders “As you seem unable to provide me with an explanation, let me make my position clear” Her sharp tone conveyed the true nature of her e to listen, that you plotted to have me removed from the house so you could use it for sordid little parties Those who know of your father’s reputation will believe it to be true Lord Morford will tell everyone how you terrorised an innocent wos”
The muscle in his cheek twitched “That is simply not true”
She s o to in order to get your way, there will be some onder if you killed your father”
Her remark was equivalent to a sharp slap to the face or a hard punch to the gut Rather than appear offended she saw anguish flash briefly in his dull green eyes
“What sort of man do you take me for?”
“A et his way,” she whispered
He raked his hand through his hair, before giving a sigh of resignation “If I am honest with you and tell you of my plans, do you swear you will tell no one?”
She owed Henry nothing After everything he had done, she should tell hio to the devil But she was tired If she had any hope ofon with her life she needed to put all this nonsense behind her
“Whatever you tell me in confidence will not be repeated Unlike some, I do have morals”
Henry nodded as though he deserved to feel the razor-sharp edge of her tongue Cupping her elbow, he escorted her to the alcove further along the corridor where it was quieter “Mrs Forester is a dear friend Of course, you know Mr Forester is still of this world, although he is rarely seen in town”
“Yes,” she said, despite assu the woman was a
“Mrs Forester has a sister in Cae would be the perfect place for us to … to meet on occasion”
It took a moment for her to absorb his words “You mean to tell me your intention was to see me removed from my home so you could meet your mistress there?”
Good Lord It beggared belief The uttersnipe
“It was also out of interest for your welfare,” he i to have to live in the place where one’s husband …” He gave an odd wave “You will be happy at Grangefields I promise you”