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Twenty-Nine
Gabriel Lawrence,
Watch Brandon Kennedy closely tonight. I have it on good authority that Mr. Kennedy is going to meet Captain Wilkes in secret to sell him some drawings. I fear your friend, William Braxton will be blamed for something, and I want it stopped.
Your Friend, Always.
William scowled as he glanced at the missive in his hand. &ldquo
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Mercedes stepped outside onto the back porch and the wind blew against her face. The children were in the nursery. This afternoon, she needed time for herself yet the more she thought about her problems, the more worried she became.With a heavy ache in her chest, she walked toward the stable. The maid, Beth, informed Mercedes of the conversation one of the servants had eavesdropped on while at the bank. Mr. Braxton was meeting someone tonight at nine o’clock to secure a deal. All the servant knew was that the men spoke in hushed tones.Anxiety hammered through Mercedes. Would William tell her about thi
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The meeting went very well. Lord Arlington was excited about William’s plans. Lord Arlington agreed to think it over and give William an answer in two days. Excitement pounded in his heart, and yet, through the excitement, guilt ate away at his. He’d soon have to confess to Mercedes, and he prayed she’d understand and forgive him.Shadows played with his vision while he traveled home, especially when he spotted a couple atop a horse in a lover’s embrace. He narrowed his eyes, not believing what he saw. His heart dropped, shattering as it hit the ground. What was Mercedes doing with Captain Wilkes?
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Brandon Kennedy stalked across the office floor, his hands bunched into fists at his side. He kicked his chair from under the desk and it toppled and landed on the floor. Yanking off his overcoat, he cursed. He tossed it toward the coat rack, missed the mark, and it slid to the ground. Kennedy exploded with another set of curses as he marched over, picked it up and latched it on a hook.William leaned back in his chair, holding back the grin that threatened to sneak across his mouth. He was dying to know what had his partner in a dither. When the grin threatened to make its debut, William quickly rubbed his hand over his mouth, trying to wipe off his smirk. Now was not the time to gloat. “What ails you, Kennedy?”
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Here’s your chance. Tell her.William smiled and took Mercedes’ hand, helping her out of the buggy. Shadows of doubt filled her green eyes, making his chest ache with sorrow. He had been an imbecile, plain and simple. But he didn’t want to doubt her, and he didn’t want her to mistrust him. Bringing her hand up to his mouth, he kissed her knuckles. “My love, I trust you with my life.”“Then prove it. Tell me what bothers you so.”
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The door to the office opened, banging against the wall with a resounding crack. William jumped in his chair and spun toward the noise. Gabe rushed in, his face flushed as he wheezed to catch his breath. He glanced toward Brandon’s empty desk before hurrying over to William’s side.“Gabe, what ails you this afternoon? You look like you have been running for miles.”His friend placed his hand over his chest, nodding with a smile. “It seems I have.” He chuckled. “But when I received the letter, I couldn’t wait to show you.” Gabe handed forth a folded piece o
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