Sadie's Secret by Y'Barbo Kathleen

Author:Y'Barbo, Kathleen [Y'Barbo, Kathleen]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
ISBN: 9780736952163
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Published: 2014-02-01T00:00:00+00:00

Twenty-Three

Sadie was obviously riled up and ready for battle. Jefferson decided he would avoid telling her the details of his lengthy conversation with Seamus Callum and his wife.

Just how he would avoid this remained to be seen. And yet she would likely not take well to the fact that not only had he gained the favor of both Callums and their youngest son, but he had also secured permission to court Sadie.

It was all a means to an end, and yet Jefferson allowed himself to feel just the slightest bit of enthusiasm at pretending to be the pretty blonde’s beau. He would do it all up right, if he could recall just how to make a fuss over a woman. It had been far too long since he’d spent time paying a call on a lady.

But then he’d realized that the first time he laid eyes on Sadie. Their fall in the carriage had reinforced the knowledge.

And then came the kiss.

Kisses, he corrected, for the second one had been all his to initiate.

And their evening under the stars.

“Jefferson.”

He swung his gaze to collide with hers. “Yes, dear?”

“Truly you are insufferable. What possessed you to ingratiate yourself to my family?”

Time to come clean with at least part of the plan. “The better to steal you away when the right moment comes.”

“I don’t follow.”

He paused to consider how to best gain her trust. “You and I have cases that may very well be connected.”

“You have no idea what case I am working on.”

He had not expected that comment, although he had to give her credit for the casual way she offered her response. The only thing to do was bluff.

“Your case involves a dealer in arts and antiquities named Valletta.”

There. The way she blinked. Tried to hide her surprise. This girl was good, but he was better.

“You haven’t said anything in response, Sadie.”

She continued to stare.

“No matter. I want Valletta and so do the Pinkertons. We can work together to achieve this or I can do it alone. However, if I do it alone, you may not get your chance at him.”

“Is that a threat?”

“No. It’s a promise.”

“I am not yet confirming or denying your supposition.” Sadie shifted positions. “However, theoretically, what do you propose?”

“I propose that we help one another to determine just what Valletta is up to, and in exchange both cases are brought to a satisfactory resolution.”

“For argument’s sake, I will ask how you think this will be accomplished.”

Jefferson suppressed a smile. He understood her reservations. He also knew she would accept his terms. She had to.

“We work together, as I said, sharing sources and forming a team to bring Valletta and his associates down.” He sensed her next question. “And no, I do not know why you want him or what he has done to make the Pinkertons find cause to investigate. What I do know is that he’s been a source of irritation for me and the British Museum for a very long time.”

At the mention of the British Museum, her eyes widened.

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