Chapter 1712

As Jaime stepped into the main hall, he caught the butler's words, "So, the girl's not here?" He squinted slightly, clearly not buying it.

The old butler nodded with respect. "Yes, sir. But Miss Mira only stepped out a few minutes ago. You probably passed by Grady's car just now."

Jaime thought back to when he was outside, remembering Grady's car. He hadn't seen inside clearly, but there was definitely someone in the back seat.

That must have been Keir's little niece.

Jaime twirled a rosary bead between his fingers. No wonder Grady was so cool about it when Jaime mentioned wanting to meet the girl-he didn't even flinch.

"Where's Keir off to?" Jaime switched the subject.

The butler dipped his head slightly and replied calmly, "I'm not sure, sir. If you need something urgent, you might want to call Keir."

Jaime glanced around the room before sinking into the sofa. "No big deal. I've got nothing pressing today."

He was determined to meet Jim's niece today, the one everyone was so protective about.

hesitated, about to speak, but Jaime waved him off. "Go on

and closed his eyes, looking every bit the

butler excused himself to

peeked toward the living room and filled Grady in about Jaime

"If he wants to wait, let him. He'll leave

pretty set on waiting for

got it," Grady said before ending the call. After a pause, he glanced at the rearview mirror and fired off

after, Grady's car pulled up at the end of a quiet street, stopping in front of a little

hopped out of the car. "This place has the best stock around," Grady said as he caught

with only the drowsy shopkeeper

on

the shopkeeper out

He blinked and

into

grin. "Well, if it isn't an old

no see!"

with his sharp memory, nodded back. "We're here

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