His First Lady
He couldn’t have done it without the help of very powerful friends.
Miles also had powerful friends. Or at least, he thought he did. Now he’s starting to wonder if those same friends turned coat on him.
“We were talking,” Hugo says. “And she became sick.”
“Miles,” Esther says. “I want to rest. Let Hugo ago.”
“Actually,” Hugo adds. “I was hoping we could talk privately for a moment, Miles. After Esther goes in to rest.”
Miles narrows his eyes, not trusting Hugo for one minute. But.