Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Jules was stunned by Mrs. Vincent's generous gratitude towards Greta for saving her life. The lavish reward could significantly boost Greta's social standing. While saving a life certainly warrants a grand gesture of thanks, Morris's comment, "Greta and the lady's meeting wasn't just happenstance," made Jules skeptical about Greta's intentions in getting close to Mrs. Vincent.

"Hey, Head Butler, could you let the lady know we should hold off on the ceremony to adopt Greta as her goddaughter? I need to sort out a few things first."

The head butler chuckled, "Is Mr. Jules questioning Ms. Nellie's reasons for cozying up to the lady?"

Jules nodded, "Yeah, I am."

The head butler went on, "Since Ms. Nellie started staying with the Sharp family, she's been nothing but devoted to the lady-keeping her company, serving tea, and all that. She even politely turns down most of the lady's gifts, staying pretty humble. The lady's really taken a liking to her."

Jules replied, "There are rumors that Jackson isn't mom's biological kid. I didn't buy it at first, but now I'm starting to think there might be something to it."

"So, when he suggested that Greta's meeting with my mom was all planned out, I couldn't just brush it off."

The head butler raised an eyebrow in surprise, "Who is this guy, some kind of mind reader?"

Jules chuckled, “Just a young guy. We haven't verified his story yet, so I'm not taking it too seriously."

butler nodded, "Got

for a long time. Then, suddenly,

At the Stewart Estate.

arrived at the Stewart Estate right around midday. Morris and Lincoln were deeply engrossed in a game of

a quick shush gesture

was intensely focused, clutching a bishop, unsure of his

on? You used to be a chess whiz. Are you so stuck you're about to squash a fly

really slipped. Have all these lazy years

Jules's voice, Lincoln looked up, beaming,

shot back, "Don't just laugh at me. I'll have you know, it's not that I've

touch or gotten slower, but that my opponent here is

tossed his chess piece the board and got up, "Come on, Jules, take a turn

when you're losing."

you're still

as badly as you did. Look at your board-al your pieces are

embarrassing."