Seduction in Mind by Susan Johnson

Author:Susan Johnson [Johnson, Susan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-0-307-57512-8
Publisher: Bantam Books
Published: 2001-02-14T16:00:00+00:00

When they reentered the luncheon room, conversation momentarily ceased and Alex was escorted back to her chair in a hush.

“Thank you, Miss Ionides, for your useful information.” Sam bowed politely. Turning to Evelina, he said, “I’m taking the boys down to the lake if you don’t mind.”

Both boys uttered whoops of delight, leaped from their chairs, and raced toward their uncle, restoring a degree of normalcy to the scene.

But once the men and boys had gone, as expected Alex immediately faced Hedy’s catechism.

“What did he want to know about Sir Leighton?” she asked sharply, leaning out over her plate to send a piercing glance Alex’s way.

She wished to say “It’s none of your affair,” but said instead, with what politeness she could muster, “Ranelagh is thinking of buying a painting.”

“Why would he ask you?” It was a blatantly rude query, since Alex’s artistic talents were well known.

“Ranelagh knew Sir Leighton and I are old friends.”

“He could have asked you his questions here, couldn’t he?”

“I’m sure I don’t know what motivates the viscount,” Alex said as calmly as possible, considering Hedy was glaring at her.

“In any event, it doesn’t matter,” Evelina interjected. “You know Sam. He’s always been brash and impulsive.” She swept the table with a glance. “We’re all finished here, aren’t we? Why don’t we go out on the terrace for a glass of champagne?”

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