Haswell fixes me through narrowed lids.
This is it then….
“James, is there anything you wish to say?”
Might as well go with dignity….
“I don’t believe so. I brought her in. It’s your decision.”
“Yes, it is. If our positions were reversed, James, what would you do?”
“I"d probably send the man who could have endangered my company on his way. You don’t need scandals.”
“Quite so. Believe me, it crossed my mind. But in fact, it was to avoid any risk of scandal, that I asked Charlotte the question. Was there anything she needed to tell me? She’s a remarkable young woman. But it was obvious from the start that there could have been more to her than met the eye, especially given the manner in which the two of you met and what we later learned of her background.”
He’s right….
…. I should h
