The Secret to a Spy’s Heart: A Steamy Victorian Historical Spy Series (Romancing Intrigue Book 4) by Laura Shipley

Author:Laura Shipley [Shipley, Laura]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-12-30T18:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 16

The days flew by as preparations were made for their departure to Alsace. They planned to arrive two days ahead of the guests. Twelve people were invited. Louis figured with a limited number, it would be easier to speak to people in a more intimate setting. Most were couples, so Colette would see to entertaining the ladies.

Louis was at the Ministry of Defense almost daily. After sending letters to his friends in England, authorities had moved swiftly to restock and reroute the English vessels. A select handful of supplies were allowed to fall into the hands of the Fox.

One afternoon, Louis was in his study with Henri. Louis had informed his friend that he would be leaving for Alsace in the next few days, but he had not told Henri the true reason for the trip. In the back of Louis’s mind there remained the nagging suspicions about Henri. It ate him up inside to doubt his associate’s loyalty, but he could not be too careful, not until this scheme was over.

“Well, I believe everything is in order. I will make sure all runs smoothly while you are away. I hope you enjoy yourself.” Henri placed a sheaf of papers into his satchel.

“It will not be a long stay. There are some urgent matters on the estate that require my attention. It will be nice to get away for a few days.”

“Will Colette be going with you?”

“Yes. I do not want her here by herself.”

“Afraid she might get into mischief?” Henri chuckled.

“Or go back to her boss while I am away.” He had to throw out the possibility of her betrayal. At this point, he trusted Colette more than Henri, but he wanted to make it appear that he was still cautious of her.

“I don’t know how you do it.”

“Do what?” Louis leaned back in his chair.

“How you can keep so many ventures going at once. There is your private life, your businesses, plus the work with the Ministry and now Colette. I would go mad having to organize so many things at once.”

“With the right amount of support, from the right people, anything is feasible.” Louis waved his hand in the air and met his friend’s stare.

“Yes, well, I still think it is damned upright of you to take on so much.”

“We must all do our part.”

Louis had toyed with the idea of having one of his investigators follow Henri while he was away but had thought better of it. His men were spread out over Paris and would keep guard of all his establishments in his absence.

“I will post these letters tomorrow morning before I leave,” Henri stated.

“Where are you going?”

“I am visiting family. I will be back before you leave for Alsace.”

“Have a safe journey.” He saw Henri to the entryway. Just as he was about to close the door, Louis heard his name being called. It was Colette. She was coming up the street with an armload of boxes.

“Thank you,” she said as she crossed the threshold.

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