In Her Sights (The Thousand Words Series Book 2) by Brooks Tori

Author:Brooks, Tori [Brooks, Tori]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Mike's Basement, Inc.
Published: 2014-12-20T08:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

Pacing in her room so no one could see her, Paige considered and dismissed one argument after another. She imagined how Kenny would react to each, then readjusted her plan. Glancing at the clock, she realized the endeavor had taken longer than she anticipated and he was due for dinner soon.

Explaining that to her mother was a joy. Gladys Hart took Paige’s title seriously and didn’t want to see her jeopardize it. Having someone over occasionally was one thing, but Gladys saw Paige talking with Kenny too many times at parties and knew her daughter well enough to put the pieces together. Paige understood her mother’s suggestion that they slow it down until her term was over wasn’t really a suggestion, but knew what she was doing. And when she asked for privacy tonight, her mother didn’t say a word. Paige won. This round anyway.

What were the odds she’d continue winning? Not if Preston had his way. He was bitter his plan to seek revenge against her wasn’t going better, largely due to Kenny. But Kenny couldn’t help with her mother.

Paige shrugged the annoying family situation aside. She had to explain her decision to meet with Alastair alone, something she knew Kenny didn’t want her to do. And she not only made the decision, she already did it without telling him.

The doorbell rang and she glanced at the time in a panic. It was too early to be Kenny, although not by much. Leaving the door for Jeeves, Paige sat at her desk and fastened the straps on her shoes. A knock on her door surprised her.

“Come in,” she called.

The door swung open and Jeeves stood in the doorway. He didn’t step in, he just glanced briefly back down the hall toward the stairs and entry way, before turning to her.

“Miss Hart? Hale Drake is here to see Mrs. Hart. I thought this would interest you to know,” Jeeves said quietly.

Paige sighed. “Does everyone except my mom know?”

Jeeves rewarded her exasperation with a tight smile. “I don’t believe so. I overheard your brother and Alastair Drake arguing in the study. I haven’t felt the need to share the information, although he hasn’t been subtle so I feel fairly up to date on his plans.”

“Plans?” Paige asked weakly.

He nodded. “He’s not fond of Mr. Wright, you know. And Mr. Hart seems to be of the impression the Drakes will still offer for the company if he supports them rather than you. Hence the reason I suspect Mr. Drake is here the same night Mr. Wright is expected.

“Do you still want dinner served in the conservatory?” Jeeves asked.

“Where Hale will find us and make a scene? No! Thank you for the warning. I can’t think of where he won’t find us though. We can’t go out. Kenny will be recognized, or I will. Heaven help me if I am. So we can’t go to his hotel. The study, no. The billiards –”

“Miss Hart? May I suggest a picnic?” Jeeves asked, interrupting her rambling.

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