“He arrived at the ducal mansion in time to accompany his sister and mother. Higgins opened the door and bowed him into the foyer. ‘Good evening, My Lord. Your father is in the study and has requested your presence.’ ‘Thank you Higgins.’ Wilfred said calmly and handed over his hat, gloves and cloak. He strode sedately to the study door and tapped softly. He heard his father’s voice and opened the door. ‘Ah! Wilfred. I’m glad you’re here. I have a proposition for you.’ Roderick De Lacey s...aid brightly to his son. The Duke was standing in front of the fireplace, his hands behind his back under the tails of his evening coat. Sitting in the fireside chair was the Earl of Glyndebourne, Richard Allen. ‘Do I need a drink to accompany this proposition?’ Wilfred asked and sauntered over to the sideboard where the decanters were. He unstoppered the brandy and then glanced over his shoulder at his father to see him exchanging shoulder shrugs with the Earl.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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