The goodbyes after lunch had a strained edge to them, and Harry had called up Jack to drive her and Michael to the jetty in the golf buggy, not choosing to do it himself. She sensed he couldn’t see the back of them fast enough, and Lucy was sure he’d be very quickly demanding more explanation from Ellie. He was no longer wearing the expression of a winner. Michael was harder to read. He chatted to Jack on the way to the jetty in a normal manner, and he held her hand, which was comforting. Jack helped him cast off, and it wasn’t until they had left the island behind that Lucy plucked up courage enough to ask, ‘Do you feel Ellie has let you down, Michael?’ He made a rueful grimace. ‘I can’t say I understand her reason for resigning, but every person has the right to choose what to do with their life. I won’t argue with that but...she’ll be a hard act to follow. It’s going to be difficult finding someone to fill her shoes.’ Lucy tried to explain how Ellie might feel.
What do You think about His Most Exquisite Conquest?
