~Isabel~
We came to a slow stop in front of a distinguished-looking man whom Arthur had introduced to me once before.
“Dad, meet Isabel Mayfield,” Professor Alister said, gesturing smoothly between us.
“She’s actually one of my top students at the university.”
His father’s eyebrows shot up, a look of calculating amusement crossing his face.
“Interesting. Arthur introduced her to me earlier tonight as his new stepdaughter, but it’s quite a surprise to learn she is also your student.”
Alister was caught off guard, a flicker of surprise crossed his features before he quickly recovered his composure.
Seamlessly he went on to introduce me to his mother, who was standing gracefully beside his father.
As the conversation progressed, I learned that she, too, was a prominent attorney,
