P.S. I Loathe You by Diane Darcy

Author:Diane Darcy
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: Scarsdale Publishing, Ltd
Published: 2017-07-26T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Nine

Alexander watched as Lizzie was escorted from the room and tried to keep his flaring temper under control.

These people were ridiculous.

Nosing into their business, and spreading it about as if it were fodder for their entertainment. What he and Lizzie chose to do was none of their concern!

Hands clasped behind his back, he stood ramrod straight as he watched Lizzie’s shunning, while those same people dragged their daughters over to meet him. Was he not to blame as well?

The entire spectacle was absurd.

If he didn’t think he’d make things worse, and if he didn’t believe it would make Lizzie hate him more, he’d chase after her.

That would give them all something more to talk about, wouldn’t it? And add a whole new level of speculation to the drama. But he certainly didn’t want her to marry him because she felt pressured into it.

He wished he knew what to do about the situation. He didn’t like feeling out of control.

Lord Browning came and stood beside him, his dark good looks getting him giggling attention from a nearby group of ladies which he ignored. “Interesting thread of gossip going through the crowd tonight.”

“So there is.”

“I’d have pegged you as a man who didn’t like to have a starring role in such comedies.”

“Ye’d have been right.”

“Since I didn’t hear an announcement being made, I take it someone overheard your conversation?”

Alexander took a deep breath, and released it. “That would be correct.”

Lord Browning seemed to hesitate for a moment. “I have to say, it’s particularly vicious against your ladylove. Any chance it’s false and the two of you are happily planning your nuptials?”

“I’ve been assured, twice now, that will never be the case.”

“Ah. Well, do let me know if I can be of assistance. I’d love nothing more than to help you out of this pickle. A word in the right ear, a bit of information that needs placing just so. I’m your man.”

“Thank you, my lord, I knew I could count on you.”

“In the meanwhile, what do you say we exit the premises and go find something more entertaining to do?”

Alexander set his drink down. “Lead the way; I’m right behind you.”

“That’s what I thought.”

~~~

“Lizzie, what happened?”

They’d barely left and already Lizzie could tell the carriage ride was to be a long one.

Her mother sighed at her lack of reaction. “By the time my good friend Mrs. Rose told me what was being said, it was all over the ballroom. Did you truly reject Captain MacGregor in front of Lady Nelson, Lady Somerset, and Lady Morton?”

Lizzie let out a long sigh. “I’m sorry, Mother. I truly am. I believed we were alone and I lost my temper with Alexander.”

“But, Lizzie,” her father sounded genuinely confused. “As of three days ago you were still planning to marry him. What has changed?”

She could see her parents were openly concerned. And probably not just about her, either. What this could mean to their family could be disastrous.

“I was just so upset! I poured my heart

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