CHAPTER TEN"Saved," John repeated in a dazed voice. "Saved."
"This picture will restore your family fortunes," Gina sighed. "You will be free to – to do whatever you like."
To do whatever he liked. Did she realise, he wondered, how ironically those words rang in his ears now that she had declared her love for another man?
He tried to force a smile. He had just found a vast fortune, but if she did not love him nothing seemed to matter very much.
"John, listen," she took his hands. "I think you should go downstairs now and talk to your guests."
"Good grief, yes! I have told them half the story. What shall I say now?"
"Tell them the other half, that you have just discovered a great picture that will solve your financial problems. Then invite them to share your joy."
"Yes, you are right
