Where There's A Will by MacGregor Janna

Author:MacGregor, Janna
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: St. Martin's Publishing Group
Published: 2021-05-31T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Four

“What in the blazes is all that?” Christian demanded as he looked out his study windows that overlooked the front lawn of Rand House. There were literally hundreds of handkerchiefs thrown around the sculpted boxwoods that adorned the lawn.

“Tokens from your admirers?” Wheatley offered tentatively as he stepped into the study.

“Have Grisham and the other gardeners clean them away.” Christian turned to his desk and his coffee. Wafts of steam rose from the cup, suggesting a perfectly brewed cup instead of the sludge that he’d partaken of whilst in the army. That was another thing he’d missed during the war, freshly ground coffee brewed to perfection.

Morgan looked at the same view and shook his head. “There are more today than yesterday. It seems a waste to throw them out. Many of them are brand new.”

Christian grunted. “Burn them for all I care.”

Morgan turned around and smiled. “I have a better idea. There’s a charity for homeless men who’ve returned from the war. They could use them, I’m sure.”

Wheatley beamed at the suggestion. “Excellent idea, Mr. Morgan.” He cleared his throat and looked Christian’s way. “Your Grace, Mr. Hanes is here.”

“Thank you. Will you send him in?” Christian sat and took a sip of the black brew. It tasted even better than it smelled. Before his butler could leave, he called out, “Oh, and Wheatley?”

“Yes, sir?” the butler asked.

“Thank you for the excellent care you gave my roses. They’re about to bloom again.”

“It was an honor, Your Grace.” With a flush to his cheeks, the butler left to escort the solicitor into the room.

Mr. Hanes had been employed by the family since Christian’s father had been the duke. He knew every dirty secret buried deep within the vaults of the Vareck family history. With a smile that spread across his face, the solicitor entered unannounced.

Christian rose from his chair. “Mr. Hanes, thank you for coming today.”

“The pleasure is all mine, Your Grace.” The solicitor dipped a deep bow. “Welcome home, sir.”

“Thank you.” Christian motioned for the solicitor to take a chair. “Hanes, I’d like to introduce you to my batman now my valet, Jacob Morgan.”

Both men acknowledged greetings, then they all sat down to business.

“You can’t find Lord Meriwether’s will?” The solicitor pushed his wire-framed spectacles up his nose.

“No. I’ve searched in every conceivable place that I could think of. I wonder if Meri even gave it to me. Wheatley helped me search.” Christian stood abruptly and walked to the window. Deuce take him that he had to waste any more time on his half brother’s affairs. He exhaled slowly. He shouldn’t take that attitude. It was his duty, the last one he’d have to perform on behalf of Meri. “Do you need it? He only had me as family. After his bills are paid, there probably won’t be anything left.”

“Apparently, he has a wife, Your Grace,” Hanes said softly.

Christian stared at the solicitor, considering how to respond. He turned his attention back to the window and concentrated on the slips of colorful material hanging on the boxwoods.

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