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To Ring or Not to Wring
CHAPTER 33
Chris Duvier arrived alone and very late. He took Lea to the jeweler then brought her to the private retreat he owns at the seaside. They dine and kiss and almost make love. It took a lot of strength to deny Lea in his bed. He is afraid that his action could jeopardize his marriage contract. He is worried that Agnes might know about their affair and run away. Not yet; he must fulfill his revenge before he can let go of Agnes. She is his only weapon to destroy Lady Elizabeth Walden. If Agnes gets hurt, so will the dragon lady. He learns that Agnes is Lady Elizabeth Achilles' heel. She doted on her. Hell, she even selected her husband for her. The eldest heir of Walden also includes Lady Elizabeth's love for her niece. As Lea had once said to him, that Agnes is Lady Elizabeth and Lady Elizabeth is Agnes. She never gets close to her aunt because she was never the favorite.
And thinking of Agnes, his eyes scanned the lawn throng
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