Chapter 66
The Haywood residence was a beacon of light in the quiet of Beaconsfield, with Cameron lounging on the plush sofa, poring over some documents. He sensed Lillian’s descent down the grand staircase and set the paperwork aside.
With her lips pursed, Lillian rubbed her eyes, the embodiment of distress.
“Cameron, has the mess been sorted out yet?” she asked tentatively. She was referring to the scandal where Faith had boldly called off her engagement, a move that had left the Haywoods red-faced with embarrassment.
But what could be done? The Haywoods, though a respectable name in the top ten of Beaconsfield’s elite, owed much of their social standing to the favor of the Dorseys. Without the Dorsey influence, the Haywoods were merely wealthy, nothing more.
Lillian perched carefully on the edge of the sofa, her eyes brimming with unshed tears. “Bri was probably just spouting nonsense the other day. If Faith really does call off the engagement, will the Haywoods…”
Cameron’s gaze drifted to the expanse of skin on her neck, feeling a sudden dryness in his throat. He averted his eyes and adjusted her collar for her. “Don’t worry about it. Even if the engagement is off, the Haywoods won’t crumble,” he reassured her.
“Cameron, did you keep up with today’s auction?” Lillian inquired, switching topics.
was there, but I don’t know who she went with. I’m
mention of Brielle. “She’s
mad. Maybe I’m misjudging her. Why don’t you talk to her when she
you as their own daughter. You’re no less than her. You
the Haywoods into a woman of fine complexion. While her features were merely pleasant, her vulnerable charm could soften any
fond of her, couldn’t resist pulling her into his embrace
go. I can’t give you a definite answer just yet. This isn’t
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sofa. “Lillian, I’ll wait
bore the weight of the world’s sorrow. Her tear-streaked face softened Cameron’s intentions, and he gently lifted her up, comforting
sniffled, “I’m still worried about Bri. She won’t see me now. If you
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