Chapter Twenty
Just outside of London
Wilson's Inn
The next morning, they sat around a table for a light breakfast as André who had arrived after midnight, relayed his findings.
"The Duke accused you of being a con man and liar, Padrone. Yet, he plans to give his daughter to the real con man. Beckwood has two kids with a lady in France. As if that was not enough, he is penniless, having managed to lose all that he inherited from his father, to gambling. They say he is addicted and would stop at nothing to win. It is the reason why he frequents the worst gaming hells in the filthiest neighbourhoods. Here. I was able to gather proof. I did not want to say anything until I had these, Padrone." He said, revealing documents.
They all took it one by one. "These hold receipts of dirty dealin
