Suddenly a St. Clair (The St. Clairs Book 5) by Alexa Aston & Dragonblade Publishing

Author:Alexa Aston & Dragonblade Publishing [Aston, Alexa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, romance
Publisher: Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2019-11-25T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

Mia kept to her usual routine and put in a full morning at her workshop. George made a clever suggestion and she smiled.

“Do you know that it’s lovely working with you, George?” she asked the former valet. “I am so glad Mr. St. Clair suggested that you become my research assistant. Your systematic arrangement of everything from files to equipment has made me much more productive. You are so neat and methodical. I couldn’t ask for a better partner.”

He beamed. “It’s a true pleasure working with you, my lady. Don’t get me wrong. I enjoyed my time as your papa’s valet. Lord Morrison was the kindest soul on earth, may God rest his soul, but with all the activity here, I’ve found a new lease on life. I feel years younger.”

“I know Papa would be very happy that you are helping me continue his work and create my own. You were an excellent, trustworthy valet but an even better scientific associate.”

“I’m satisfied in the work, my lady. Very much so. Who would have thought I would have a hand in helping an invention come to life?” He paused. “It also means a great deal to me that I continue to work with the family. I was with Lord Morrison for many years. Why, I still remember the day you were born and how thrilled he was. It’s been a pleasure seeing you grow up and become the lovely, talented woman you are.”

Mia hugged him. “Thank you, George. I feel as though you are family.”

He blushed. “Thank you, Lady Mia.”

She went back to work, humming under her breath.

“You seem quite happy today, my lady,” he commented.

“Working makes me happy,” she replied and turned away, feeling her cheeks heat.

Yes, it was true she enjoyed what she was doing but her thoughts this morning kept turning to yesterday. Not the meeting with all the St. Clairs and the investors but afterward, when the duke had invited her and Uncle Trentham to tea. She’d enjoyed it so much, visiting with the duchess and Lady Merrick. She’d never had friends before and wondered if it would be possible to become friends with either of them. Both had been warm and accepting and interesting to talk to. The men had been delightful, as well. Lord Merrick had a wicked sense of humor and the Duke of Everton wasn’t anything like she thought a duke would be. She’d imagined a cold, haughty man who looked with disdain at everyone around him. Instead, he’d spoken to her as much as he had her uncle.

It shouldn’t have surprised her how closely Lady Linfield resembled Mr. St. Clair, especially when it came out that they were twins. All the St. Clair siblings favored one another with their jet-black hair and emerald eyes, but the twins resembled each other the most. She didn’t really understand enough about titles to know why the duke’s younger brother was an earl but Mr. St. Clair wasn’t. She wanted to ask Aunt Fanny about it but she didn’t want her to know she was interested in the man.

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