Leila asks, “Maybe the women too?” This time Shawn asks, “Why?” Leila grins, “They're both mothers of daughters. That might help us. I mean...” she grins cheekily, "Neither daughter is old enough to get married yet, so maybe their mothers don't want them to marry Nicholas. And we could invite Greta and Maurice. Then the whole thing will have the feel of a normal dinner and we can carefully gauge what they think. And afterwards, with Konrad, Shawn, Nicholas, and Maurice in the study, we can discuss it properly."
Three days later, Konrad and Leila return to the estate. The wound on her leg has not yet healed, so Leila is using crutches. Konrad: “Everything is ready. I'm curious to see how it will go.” Leila nods and then asks, “Are you angry because I want a proper trial?” Konrad kisses her
