Scarlet Leaf's words were like a pail of ice water dumped over the overheated courtyard, shocking everyone into a frozen stupor. The Lacy family fell into a stunned silence, their collective gaze swiveling from Jason Zane to this mysterious, dangerous girl in red leather.
Could it be? Was this vibrant, sharp-tongued girl the mistress Jason kept in the state capital?
The men of the family couldn't help but notice that, objectively speaking, she was indeed far more beautiful, more vibrant, and possessed a much sharper, more commanding temperament than the shrill Rebecca Lacy. It would make sense for a man like Jason to be tempted.
But Scarlet Leaf’s eyes darted around, reading their thoughts instantly. She wrinkled her nose in extreme disgust, waving her hand in front of her face as if sh
