“Though the man’s expression had been impassive, he’d obviously assumed he had been leading guests outside for a tryst.This balcony was mostly sheltered by the one above and overlooked the extensive grounds behind Abbersley. He frowned as rain blew at him and wet his face and hair, as the wind caught Venetia’s skirts and tossed her curls. “You’ll catch your death out here.”Lydia’s manuscript was rolled beneath his arm but Venetia clutched Lydia’s book.“I needed to ask you something. In private.”... She opened the book and drew out a folded piece of paper. She turned her back to protect it from the rain and wind.“What is that?” he demanded.“Lydia was blackmailing you.” She pushed wild curls back from her face. “You told me you wanted to stop Lydia because of me. It was nothing to do with me. You could have trusted me, Marcus.”“You looked at the book?” he snapped. “After I asked you not to?”She frowned, her eyes pained. “I only looked at this list, Marcus.”Damnation, why was he yelling at her?MoreLessRead More Read Less
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