The Scandal of Lady Eleanor (2011)
The Scandal of Lady Eleanor
“Lexford made his bows to James’s family before turning to Eleanor. “Lady Eleanor, I am pleased to see you again.” He did not say the words, but she knew what he meant.
“And I you, Lord Lexford.” Ella breathed deeply trying to control her embarrassment, considering their parting less than a day ago. Neither of them wanted Worthing to know the extent of the ruse they had created to fool Levering.
Anxious to confer with his friend, James interrupted their reunion. “His Lordship and I have some urg...ent business if you ladies will excuse us.” Before much else was said, James left the room, and Lexford bowed out to follow.
“That was a bit rude,” Lexford laughed lightly as he strode into Kerrington’s study. He took a quick glance at the room’s condition, and his laughter became louder. “I see you are redecorating,” he mocked.
James simply shrugged his answer before pouring them each a glass of brandy. “You know my mother. She would keep you talking about nothing for hours, and I need to know what you learned of Levering.MoreLess
“And I you, Lord Lexford.” Ella breathed deeply trying to control her embarrassment, considering their parting less than a day ago. Neither of them wanted Worthing to know the extent of the ruse they had created to fool Levering.
Anxious to confer with his friend, James interrupted their reunion. “His Lordship and I have some urg...ent business if you ladies will excuse us.” Before much else was said, James left the room, and Lexford bowed out to follow.
“That was a bit rude,” Lexford laughed lightly as he strode into Kerrington’s study. He took a quick glance at the room’s condition, and his laughter became louder. “I see you are redecorating,” he mocked.
James simply shrugged his answer before pouring them each a glass of brandy. “You know my mother. She would keep you talking about nothing for hours, and I need to know what you learned of Levering.MoreLess
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