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‘I know which Ransleigh you are, sir,’ the young woman interrupted. ‘That’s why I sought you out. I have a proposition for you. So to speak,’ she added, her cheeks pinkening.
ОглавлениеMax blinked at her, sure he could not have heard her properly. ‘A proposition?’ he repeated.
‘Yes. I’m Caroline Denby, by the way. My father was the late Sir Martin Denby of Denby Stables.’
Thinking this bizarre meeting was getting even more bizarre, Max bowed. ‘Miss Denby. Yes, I’ve heard of your father’s excellent horses. My condolences on your loss. However, whatever it is you wish to say, perhaps Mrs Ransleigh could arrange a meeting later. Truly, it’s most imperative that you quit my presence immediately, lest you put your reputation at risk.’
‘But that’s exactly what I wish to do. Not just risk it, but ruin it. Irretrievably.’
