The moment Charles dropped the phone, he placed a call to the general of Haines private guard. He didn't bother to ask questions. Drey was so concerned with getting the Lavender family the invite that it looks so suspicious now that he made such a decision.
But it wasn't in his place to ask.
Drey hung up and hurried after Betty. He was able to meet up with her before she would enter the house.
“Wait, Betty,” Drey stopped her in her tracks by holding her hand.
Betty’s face was red. She wasn't crying, but it looked like that was imminent.
“I can explain. Please, just hear me out,” he pleaded softly.
Would he have expected someone like Thomas to claim the favour? He knew how he had to meet with the general of Haines himself before he could obtain the invite. How dare someone like Thomas
