“However, it’s not for you, I can see that,” he murmured, because now that he’d piqued her interest it was time to send her on her way to think about it. “Your father must be waiting for you. Please don’t allow me to keep you.”
Anna stared at him for a long moment, her eyes narrowing. Some part of her might be aware that he was playing her, but, since he wasn’t forcing her into anything, she wouldn’t be able to tell how. But he couldn’t force this anyway. It would have to be her choice. And if she doesn’t choose you?
She would choose him. It was inevitable. He’d weighted the dice and they would fall in his favor. He would make sure of it.
After a second’s hesitation, Anna pushed herself out of the armchair and walked hesitantly to the door of the room. He didn’t take his eyes off her, w
