The Wolf of Winterthorne: Scandalous Secrets, book 4
“Though mealtime wasn’t normally a lavish affair, Logan instructed his servants to exert extra effort whenever Colin and his family visited. Having Sybil in attendance this evening was an afterthought.
Or so Logan endeavored to convince himself.
The temptation of flaunting your wealth in the presence of someone who never expected you would amount to anything was strong, like a mighty ocean current.
It was one he did not fight.
The finest linens and silverware were used to celebrate the occasion,... as was the best china. The dining hall, with its gilded furnishings and lush tapestries, exuded opulence and Logan studied Sybil with a cool reserve as she entered the room.
Wearing a resplendent gold gown that seemed to enhance the honey highlights in her lustrous locks and the amber flecks in her hazel eyes, Sybil shone brighter than the luminous candles and wall sconces illuminating the grand room.
Her eyes widened at the spectacle before her. It was a small reaction, as was the way her fingers laced together, the way she squeezed her hands as if nervous.MoreLess
Or so Logan endeavored to convince himself.
The temptation of flaunting your wealth in the presence of someone who never expected you would amount to anything was strong, like a mighty ocean current.
It was one he did not fight.
The finest linens and silverware were used to celebrate the occasion,... as was the best china. The dining hall, with its gilded furnishings and lush tapestries, exuded opulence and Logan studied Sybil with a cool reserve as she entered the room.
Wearing a resplendent gold gown that seemed to enhance the honey highlights in her lustrous locks and the amber flecks in her hazel eyes, Sybil shone brighter than the luminous candles and wall sconces illuminating the grand room.
Her eyes widened at the spectacle before her. It was a small reaction, as was the way her fingers laced together, the way she squeezed her hands as if nervous.MoreLess
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