It was virtually impossible to think that, having such a strong personality and authoritative manner, he could ever be influenced or even hurt by anyone.
She knew, of course, that it was what he should be as the Earl of Dolphinston.
She was sure that once he was rid of the people who had tried to trick him into marriage, he would be everything expected of him in the heart of the family.
“Now, what I am going to suggest – ” the Earl began.
Even as he spoke, the door of the study was flung open.
As Valencia gave a cry of horror, Edward Ward walked into the room with his sister, Lady Hester.
She was looking even more beautiful and more elegantly gowned than when Valencia had first seen her.
She was wearing a fine gown of emerald green that matched the feathers that fluttered in her hig
