It was well before midday and there was no sign of the butler as she tiptoed quietly toward the main door. “Lady Beecham?” She turned to find Valentin coming down the stairs and forced herself to smile. “Good morning, my lord.” He bowed. “Do you have a moment to speak with me?” She stared at his austere face, noting the determination in his gaze, and exhaled. “If I must.” He nodded and started walking toward his study, which was in the opposite direction from the front door. With a resigned sigh, she followed him and waited as he shut the door behind them and took up his position behind his desk. As he opened his mouth, she held up her gloved hand. “I know what you are going to say, Valentin: that I am hurting Peter, and that is not acceptable to you. I also know that in the event that I break off my relationship with him, you and Sara will stand his friends.” Valentin raised an eyebrow as he took his seat. “You seem remarkably well informed about my intentions for a woman who hasn’t yet allowed me to speak.”
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