The hearth was ablaze, emanating a warm orange glow while a colorful Persian rug, worn brown leather sofa and matching overstuffed chairs accentuated the cozy space. Tapestries hung on walls lined with rich mahogany paneling. In all, it was as if Colin had stepped into London’s most renowned gentleman’s club. Nothing in the grand room was as impressive as the billiard table in its center. Carved out of marble, it was an exquisite work of art and must have cost a fortune. Colin was so enamored that he whistled. “Have you never before seen a billiard table?” Eve quizzed as she crossed the room. “I dare say my victory will be swift.” Colin smiled at her newfound confidence while assessing the engraved marble before him, his fingertips trailing against the cool stone as he added, “I’ve never seen a billiard table like this. You and your grandmother are both so unpretentious that I forget that you are nobility – that you’re the daughter of a Viscount.” “I was the daughter of a Viscount,”
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