Perfidy & Promises by Abbey North

Author:Abbey North [North, Abbey]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-06-25T04:00:00+00:00

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Fitzwilliam’s mouth dropped open at her assertion, and he could hardly credit it for a moment. “You do not believe he is the murderer? I was willing to possibly entertain the idea when there was no proof he was the one setting the fire and doing the other acts, but having admitted to those, I have no doubt he was the one who killed Mr. Terrence.”

“It is just that he seemed so insistent he did not. I still maintain that perhaps he might kill someone in a cowardly fashion, but I do not believe he would have done so in such a direct manner.”

He scowled at her, appalled she didn’t support his conclusion. “I submit the man would do anything to survive, and if he were setting the fire and was caught by Mr. Terrence, who confronted him, he might have done anything at that moment to avoid being captured. After all, he faces the noose or deportation to Australia.”

She nodded. “I understand that, but he seemed genuinely surprised to learn there was a dead person in the stables. I find it almost impossible to believe Mr. Wickham did that murder.”

While he normally admired her quick mind, he was suspicious of it this time. “It is almost as if you are searching for a way to exonerate him from such a foul action. Could it be you still bear affection for the man?”

Lizzy’s arms crossed over her chest as she glared at him. “I have no affection for Wickham, but nor do I want to see an innocent man hang.”

He snorted. “George Wickham is the very farthest thing from innocent, I assure you. Have you forgotten his actions in Meryton? How he kidnapped Georgiana? Or how he tried to seduce her the year before? These are not the actions of an innocent man.”

She had the good grace to flush and look away for a moment before she nodded as her gaze returned to his. “I agree I used the wrong word, but I do not believe he is necessarily a murderer.”

“Normally, I trust your judgment, but it is clearly clouded on this issue.”

She glared at him. “I could say the same about you, Mr. Darcy.”

He pressed on, ignoring her interruption. “When Mr. Kenton arrives, I shall speak with him and direct him toward Constable Smith. They shall take over the investigation, but it is clear to me I cannot trust your input on the matter. Your role in determining what happened to Mr. Terrence is over. Are we clear, Miss Bennet?”

Her arms were still over her chest, and she was glaring at him heatedly. “You do not have the power to deny me a role in the investigation, Mr. Darcy.”

He scowled at her. “Do I not? All I have to do is tell your mother the visit is terminated, and you are returning to Longbourn. That will end your interference.”

She looked betrayed for a moment, and as though she was having a difficult time drawing a deep breath. “That is not all it would end, Mr.

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