Nicholas by Cheryl Holt

Author:Cheryl Holt
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Samhain Publishing, Ltd.
Published: 2011-08-01T22:00:00+00:00

Benedict dawdled in the foyer, observing as the earl slammed the library door, then he tiptoed down the hall and pressed his ear to the wood.

He’d had it with the Price brothers and wanted them gone. They couldn’t head for London quick enough to suit him.

He’d made the tough choices on Lord Stafford’s behalf. He’d done all the dirty work, and now—thanks to Emeline’s interference—the earl was unraveling many of Benedict’s best ideas.

He was in a temper and had to figure out how to wean the earl away from Emeline’s destructive influence. Hopefully, a bit of eavesdropping would provide some clues as to how Benedict should proceed.

The two brothers were silent, one of them stomping around then, to Benedict’s eternal astonishment, the conversation began and the immediate topic was Emeline.

You might as well confess, Mr. Price demanded, and don’t lie to me.

I wouldn’t dream of it, the earl snidely replied.

What have you done?

I’ve started an affair.

Have you deflowered her, you wretch?

A gentleman should never kiss and tell.

Benedict staggered away, hurrying down the deserted corridors until he lurched into an empty parlor. Panting with shock, he leaned against the wall to steady himself.

Widow Brookhurst’s suspicions had been correct: Emeline was a whore, swayed to harlotry by the worst scoundrel in England!

Benedict had previously tendered a decent, honest marriage proposal to Emeline, but for the price of a few dresses, she’d rather prostitute herself to Nicholas Price.

The news was murderously offensive and beyond his comprehension.

He didn’t know how he would use the information—the vicar certainly had to be apprised—but he would exploit it to her detriment. He would bide his time, he would watch and wait.

Nicholas Price wouldn’t be at Stafford forever. He would leave very soon. Perhaps by tomorrow or the next day. Once he was gone, Emeline’s fate would be sealed.

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