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“Don’t you need to get a picture in your in?”

Froers to her collarbone, he could interpret her train of thought

“A clear picture would be helpful Perhaps you ht spare some time to act as model and muse”

A soft hum left her lips “I have time now” She reached for his hand and pulled him towards the door “And I do so want to help you with your work”

Chapter 18

A rapturous raced the faces of the couples as they twirled about the candlelit ballrooroups, partook in rowdy banter, cheered and raised their glasses in salute Feles and shrieks indicated the amorous activities ell underway

As always, the mood was one of fun and frivolity

Matthew stood near the doors to the terrace, jaw clenched, and watched Lord Boden descend the steps into the crowded room With a raised chin and disdainful pout, the ant air Mr Parker-Brown scurried behind like an obedient disciple, inclining his head to those people Boden refused to acknowledge

Since the fateful night at Lord Holbrook’s card game, Mr Justin Travant was nowhere to be seen Rumour was he’d taken a trip abroad Either the ht to escape with his reputation intact, or Boden feared Travant’s loose tongue and had forced him out of the country

The rustling of silk behind hih Mattheed a groan as he glanced over his shoulder

“All alone and no one to play with?” Lucinda Pearce cast a sultry smile as she calance down to know that the bodice of her eown barely covered her nipples

“All alone and bored with your game” He hoped his blunt manner conveyed his indifference But Lucinda was a wo ren she welcoe

“Then perhaps it’s tie the rules Perhaps you’ll find I’ to adapt” Miss Pearce breathed deeply and arched her back to better present her fleshy wares “Or is your new toy still providing a modicum of entertainment”

There was little point chastising her for her derogatory coue

“New toys often become fir else In that regard, they’re irreplaceable, utterly unique, loved beyond measure”