Preparations for Keira's return were dealt with quickly. While the men busied themselves ordering around the staff, the women had different plans.
"I'm afraid I'd be killed if I attempted that…" Samuel sat in distress as he tried to make sense of what his cousin was telling him to do.
He had seen how everyone reacted at the party and greatly regretted arriving alongside Angela. His want of connections was never greater than the safety of the Bryson. If it weren't for Malinda reminding him never to touch the Eldest Miss of the Castillos, he would have given in to Angela's demand much sooner.
"Just fuck her. It's not that difficult!" Angela was losing patience. It had been a whole two hours since she told him about the plan, and yet the man still refused.
"Even if I did, that doesn't necessarily mean she would marry me."
Be as quiet as a mouse. Make them think you are dead. That is the only way you and Claire can come out of this Scot-free.
