“Peter shoved his hands in his pockets and glared back. "I wasn't going to let her be ruined by that scoundrel. It serves them both right. What I want to know is where he got the name. I haven't been down to the courthouse yet, but he swears his name is Mulloney and that he's my brother. Even an ass wouldn't make that claim unless he has something to back it up." Artemis Mulloney went white, whether with rage or some other emotion wasn't easily discernible. His fingers locked around the desk, an...d the light from the window behind shadowed his face, making it impossible to read his expression. "The lying, conniving son of a..." He halted in mid-curse, straightened up, and took his seat. "His intent is evident, of course. It's a simple enough matter to forge documents. I'm not certain how he found out, but he has evidently done his research. We've not mentioned it to any of you because it never seemed important, but there was a child born before you, a son. He died within three days of his birth.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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