A Love Unbroken: A Regency Romance (Landon House Book 3) by Rose Pearson

Author:Rose Pearson [Pearson, Rose]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Landon Hill Media
Published: 2020-10-31T00:00:00+00:00

“And so you are to pay this money to Lord Havers.”

Charles nodded, just as his mother let out a small gasp of dismay.

“I have no other choice,” he stated, as Lady Barrington’s eyes widened. “If I do not, then Amelia will be unjustly punished by the ton for something I know that she did not do.” He glanced at his sister, who was sitting by their mother, sniffing just a little as he spoke. “I cannot let such a thing occur.”

Lady Selina, who had been both apologetic to Lady Amelia for not making certain that her brother had read her letter, as well as angry that she had been unable to prevent what had occurred, let out a small sigh.

“I cannot imagine that Lord Telford has chosen to do this to you only, Lord Barrington,” she said, slowly. “I must confess, I think that the success of this particular endeavour will only inspire him to do more.”

“It is only the first month of the Season,” Lady Hayward remarked. “Therefore, he has many weeks left for him to attempt to do so again, to some other unfortunate young woman. It is not something he can simply do without due consideration and effort.”

Charles frowned.

“What do you mean?”

“Lord Telford or Lord Havers must ingratiate themselves with the lady in question, as well as her companion, chaperone or parent,” Lady Hayward explained. “They cannot simply meet a young lady and then steal her away in an instant! They must choose the young lady carefully, must make themselves as trustworthy and as gentlemanly as they can before attempting to convince her – as they did with Lady Amelia – to join one of them in a less than proper situation. It speaks well of you, Lady Amelia, that you did not do as Lord Havers asked.”

Lady Amelia sniffed and nodded but did not smile. Charles’ heart ached. He could not imagine all that his sister was feeling and to know that he had only increased her suffering made him all the more frustrated.

“If they do not succeed, then I suppose they would do as they did with Lady Amelia,” Lady Selina added, quietly. “They would gain wealth either way, although the latter approach is, most likely, less than agreeable to them.”

“I would agree,” Lord Banfield said, firmly. “There must be a way to put an end to this, without compromising Lady Amelia’s reputation.”

“I do not see how,” Charles’ mother replied, shaking her head. “They are behaving in such a secretive manner that I am quite at a loss as to how such a thing could be prevented!”

Charles lowered his head and pinched the bridge of his nose, trying to rid himself of the tension which flooded him. He wanted to think clearly, wanted to find an answer to the question of how to stop Lord Telford and Lord Havers’ scheme, but nothing came to mind.

“For the moment, at least, you must continue on as you are, Lady Amelia.” Charles looked up, seeing Lady Selina speaking gently but directly to his sister.

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