Lady in Blue by Lynn Kerstan

Author:Lynn Kerstan [Kerstan, Lynn]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: BelleBooks, Inc.
Published: 2013-11-29T08:00:00+00:00

He would not, of course. But he wondered that Max knew it.

No reason had come to mind why he should gamble his secure livelihood for the sake of educating snot-nosed brats. He ran his fingers through his hair. Who said being rich was easy? The demands never ceased. Clare wanted him to use his influence to finance a new museum. Peyton wanted him to construct schools. And he had yet to restore his own estate on the Welsh marches.

As if reading his thoughts, Clare put aside her embroidery and moved to lean over his shoulder. “What business are you in?” she inquired curiously. “You have never told me.”

“Shipping, mostly. But this is a new venture, and I’m not altogether sure what to do. Would you like to hear about it?”

“Yes indeed.” She dragged a chair to the desk and sat by his side, her expression eager.

As he outlined the proposal, he was surprised at the pointed questions she asked from time to time—and embarrassed when she pointed out that at one point he had a ship sailing in two directions at once. When he got to the schools, her eyes lit up.

“But that is wonderful!” she exclaimed. “You must do it, Bryn. How can you even consider saying no?”

“I could lose everything I have if this doesn’t work,” he pointed out.

“It will, with you in charge. And I like Mr. Peyton. He will make you a good partner.”

That declaration was almost enough to make him consign the whole idea to the dustbin. He didn’t want Peyton anywhere near Clare, especially knowing that she admired him.

But he could not bear to disappoint her. If Clare wanted him to build schools, he would build schools.

“I will do it,” he said, “for you.”

She went white. “Oh, no. You must not. Not for me.”

“You think I am trying to buy you again?” He put his hand on her shoulder. “That is probably true, Clare. I could lie and say I’ve suddenly developed a profound interest in the education of paupers, but you know better. What I do want is to please you, and you will not be further obligated to me if I decide to accept this proposal. We have already agreed that you are free to walk away after the first night we spend together.”

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