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‘I am your cousin’s companion, Mr Colville.’

‘That’s no answer.’

Caroline met his steely gaze without blinking. Two could play at his game and she was in complete command of her emotions. Iced water seemed to run in her veins as she remembered how her father’s business had suffered due to this man’s cutthroat business tactics. ‘Mrs Colville was satisfied with my credentials, sir. I see no reason to go through them again with you.’

His eyebrows snapped together and his eyes narrowed, but to her surprise he threw back his head and laughed. ‘Touché, Miss Manley. You have me there, but I will discover the truth, sooner or later.’