Ghost of a Chance by Jade Falconer

Author:Jade Falconer
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Publisher: Phaze

Chapter Seven

Once again, Nigel was waiting patiently in the drawing room with a cup of Earl Grey. “Good morning, my lord. I trust you had a less eventful night?” he said evenly.

Ryan took a seat at the desk, putting down two mugs of coffee. “Ever heard of Percival Elgin?” he asked, bringing one cup close to himself and wrapping his hands around it for warmth.

"The eighteenth Earl?” Nigel said, looking up. “I see you've been reading up on your ancestors,” he added, sounding pleased.

"No, actually. I read about the fourteenth Earl,” he said, pointing to the portrait. “I met Percy last night."

The solicitor was in the middle of taking a prim sip of tea, and he spluttered a little. “Pardon?” he said, coughing a little.

"I met him. He appeared to me. Talked to me. I'm serious. And he said the other one is the one that pushed me.” He knew Nigel wasn't going to believe him, but it was worth a try.

Nigel clasped his hands in front of him on the desk and sighed. “I see you persist in your belief in these fairy tales, my lord,” he said softly. “With all due respect, sir, it does not behoove a man of your position to indulge in the occult.” He looked disappointed.

Ryan sighed. “Fine. What have we got today?” He took a sip of his coffee and noticed Percy stroll in through the bookshelf. He glanced over at him and shook his head.

"What's wrong, dear boy? You should know poor Nigel hasn't got the imagination to believe in anything."

There was a pad of paper in front of Ryan, and he had an idea.

Nigel pulled his small, neat leatherbound notebook over in front of him and peered at it. “I have arranged for you to interview some potential staff today,” he began, then looked up. “If that meets with your approval,” he added a bit stiffly.

"Yes. Fine. Are they here already?” he asked.

"You should get a French chef. They make better food,” Percy said.

Ryan glanced at him and then he scribbled on the pad, I don't like French food.

Percy scoffed. “Peasant. What sort of food do you like?"

Ryan scribbled, vegan.

Nigel scowled at Ryan. He glanced at his watch. “The first candidates are set to arrive in about thirty minutes,” he said.

"Good. Time for a little breakfast, then. Do you want anything?” he asked.

Percy sighed. “I miss food. Sometimes I can almost imagine I can smell it."

"No thank you, my lord. I breakfasted before I arrived,” Nigel replied. “Do go and eat. I shall await you here."

Ryan put his pad away in the drawer and stood up. “I'll be back in a few minutes, then.” He nodded to Nigel and made his way to the kitchen. Percy floated along beside him. “Would you leave me alone?” he whispered.

"Oh come on. Nigel already thinks you're right round the bend."

James had showered quickly, and made his way to the kitchen and found some bagels, and was cutting up some fruit. He looked up when Ryan walked in, smiling.

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