An Unlikely Alliance
“It was time to admit that their plan had failed and that the killer was too canny to fall into their trap. It was a crushing realization.
Magda, who had spent the last quarter-hour pretending to be interested in a discussion of the latest fashions, quietly separated herself from the group of chattering ladies and began to search for Alexander. She wandered through the public rooms, but he was nowhere to be seen. Neither could she spot Luke, yet someone was surely watching over her. Alexande...r had promised, and besides, the prickle between her shoulder blades surely signified that she was under observation. She contemplated unfolding the fan for a moment, but she had no wish to panic any of her unseen guardians.
A footman approached her. “The gentleman asked me to tell you that he is waiting for you in the studio,” he said.
Alexander must have discovered something he wished to discuss with her in private. Magda thanked the footman and made her way to the studio.MoreLess
Magda, who had spent the last quarter-hour pretending to be interested in a discussion of the latest fashions, quietly separated herself from the group of chattering ladies and began to search for Alexander. She wandered through the public rooms, but he was nowhere to be seen. Neither could she spot Luke, yet someone was surely watching over her. Alexande...r had promised, and besides, the prickle between her shoulder blades surely signified that she was under observation. She contemplated unfolding the fan for a moment, but she had no wish to panic any of her unseen guardians.
A footman approached her. “The gentleman asked me to tell you that he is waiting for you in the studio,” he said.
Alexander must have discovered something he wished to discuss with her in private. Magda thanked the footman and made her way to the studio.MoreLess
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