Chapter 10 The Pillar of Our Family

Darren was crippled, but the Winchesters relied on his reputation to thrive.

To someone with ulterior motives, Kenneth sending flowers to Darren's wife might not be as simple as a gesture of goodwill.

After all, scandalous news was prevalent in high society. Should anyone wish to create a stir in Hopeldon's financial world, this was the way to go.

Beauty could often be dangerous, too.

Kenneth's voice was cold when he spoke again. "I'm used to my carefree life. Serious financial newspapers hardly suit my temperament.

"Have dinner with me tomorrow night, Mrs. Winchester. Now that would make for some juicy tabloid headlines."

He would hardly lose anything from being at the center of some rumors with a beautiful lady.

Hannah was about to speak when a faint, refreshing scent of pine brushed against her.

Darren was seated in his wheelchair. His voice was icy as he suggested, "If dinner is what you want, Mr. Sorsby, how about the two of us dine together instead?"

His words rende