He had not realized she would be such a flight risk after her … bold demands. So be it. He would try the carrot first, and the whip if she continued. There were already a series of people who knew about it who could vouch for him, and that at least had been carried out in good faith.

In sickness and wealth health!

“Some duties are meant to be delegated, dear Sonia,” he reassured, stroking her arm with a smile.

This almost felt like courtship. Hm.

“Let me show you to your room,” he continued, hands under her elbows to help her up. “What would you enjoy for dinner?”

Hopefully Nesah did not leave anything too scandalous laying about.