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.
events were beyond the Haywoods’ social reach. “Bri was there, but I don’t know who
mention of Brielle. “She’s the
I’m misjudging her. Why don’t you talk to her when she gets back? Bri is still
their own daughter. You’re no less than her. You don’t have to belittle
an action that once again exposed her collar. Lillian was nurtured by the Haywoods into a woman of fine complexion. While her
her, couldn’t resist pulling
you a definite answer just yet.
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pinned her gently to the sofa. “Lillian, I’ll wait
of the world’s sorrow. Her tear-streaked face softened Cameron’s intentions, and he gently lifted
see me now. If you can, please talk to
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