After dinner, as we all retired to the sitting room for coffee, Mr. Henderson pulled Luke aside for a chat. I couldn't hear what they were saying, but I saw Luke nodding seriously, a look of concentration on his face.
When Luke rejoined me on the sofa, I couldn't help but ask, "What was that about?"
Luke squeezed my hand. "Mr. Henderson was just giving me some advice about navigating the London business world. He has some connections there that might be useful."
I raised an eyebrow. "Useful for what, exactly? Luke, you've been so secretive lately. What are you planning?"
Luke chuckled, kissing my cheek. "All in good time, my love. I promise I'll tell you everything soon. For now, let's just enjoy this evening with our friends and family."
As the evening wore on and our guests prepared
