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At Blackwood Estate,

Lady Blackwood sat on the sofa in the living room, leafing through a stack of photographs while mumbling to herself: “The Montgomery girl has such elegant poise, and the younger Window daughter looks quite charming, And there’s Ravena Harrington who just completed her Master’s at Cambridge–has such a scholarly air about her. I rather like her as well.”

The elderly lady looked up at Asher with a smile. “Asher, dear, do have a look at these photographs. See if any of them catch your eye,”

Asher’s eyes were distant, his thoughts elsewhere.

He had just briefly caught Thalia’s gaze in the garden. Her complexion had looked terribly poor, her lips completely drained of colour. Was she ill?

“Asher,” Lady Blackwood raised her voice, the smile fading from her face. “Your grandmother is speaking to you What on earth are you daydreaming about?”

Asher pulled himself back to the present and looked up. “I beg your pardon?”

Lady Blackwood set down the photographs, clearly displeased. She adjusted her silk shawl and spoke deliberately. “Ravena Harrington just completed her Master’s. I met the girl a few days ago–she’s gentle–natured and quite pretty. The day after tomorrow, you and your mother should pay a visit to the Harringtons. You ought to spend some time getting to know Ravena.”

Asher sat on the sofa, his eyes darkening. “I’m afraid I’m otherwise engaged.”

Lady Blackwood frowned, giving him a stern look. “Too busy even during the holiday?”

“You’ve worked all year. Take a few days off for yourself during the holiday, and do as you’re told. Go with your mother to see the Harringtons.”

Grace, hearing this talk of matchmaking, felt distinctly uncomfortable.

They had barely broken off the engagement with Thalia Winters, and already Grandmother was arranging introductions?

How long had it been since they’d severed ties with the Winters family?

Grace affectionately linked arms with the elderly lady, softening her voice. “Grandmother, Asher’s engagement with Thalia has only just ended, and you’re already arranging for him to meet Ravena Harrington? People will talk.”

Laurina chimed in from the side: “That’s right, Lady Blackwood. It’s not as if Asher is short of prospects. Every eligible young woman in London would jump at the chance to marry him. There’s really no need to fuss.”

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Asher. “I’m not concerned about him finding someone. I’m worried he’s still thinking about

her lips, glancing between Lady Blackwood and Asher.

an excellent family, was beautiful, and had an impeccable character. What could the elderly lady possibly find

were set in a tight line. “Grandmother, I’m going to the study

that, Asher stood.

heart, instead of always trying to avoid the issue. You’ve broken your engagement with the Winters girl. Stop thinking about her. How are the Harrington or

suitable?”

paused and turned back, his eyes dark. His lips curled into a sardonic smile. “If you’re so fond of them, why not marry them all into the family?

secretly gave him a thumbs–up,

thought. What a

“Listen to yourself! You never used to speak to your

to irritate. “Grandmother, I suggest you worry less about my affairs. With your heart condition, you really ought to be

chest heaved with anger, her breathing becoming

poisoning your mind against us? I’ve noticed that whenever Thalia Winters is involved, you

gave a scornful laugh, a fleeting desolation passing through his eyes. “Poisoning my mind? You’re overthinking it. We haven’t spoken in quite some

“Then you

turned and began walking upstairs, lazily

insolent!” Lady Blackwood

back, trying to calm her. “Grandmother, please don’t upset yourself.”

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deep breath, replying irritably: “Grace, just look at your brother now, Speaking to me with such disrespect. He was never

feigned concern: “It’s true. Ever since he became involved with Thalia Winters, he’s been like a different

think it’s because of

think of any other explanation except that she’s been turning

Grace,” Laurina interjected, casually eating nuts from a bowl. “Were you hiding under their bed to hear Thalia

expression

something in your ear to turn you against your

further as

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