The Scandalous Adventures of the Sister of the Bride

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Author: Victoria Alexander
Tags: Fiction, General, Romance, Historical
grinned. “I was hoping you’d introduce me to some of the more influential among
     your lords.”
    “I would but I’ve been away too long and am sadly out of touch. Fortunately, Camille
     and her sisters probably know everyone there is to know, many of whom will be in attendance
     at the various social activities she has planned between now and the wedding. Dinner
     parties, picnics, and the like.” A thoughtful note sounded in Gray’s voice. “There
     will be any number of opportunities to demonstrate the motorwagon and I wouldn’t be
     at all surprised if we didn’t get a great deal of interest. More than enough to set
     up production with a reasonable expectation of success.”
    “We?”
    “I assumed you would be asking me to join you in this venture.”
    “I didn’t know I had to ask.”
    Gray laughed.
    Sam considered his friend. “I don’t have to tell you how speculative this is. These
     motorwagons or automobiles might turn out to be nothing more than toys. There’s a
     very great risk that we will lose whatever we invest in this endeavor.”
    “Risk has always been part of the game.”
    “And much of the fun. If nothing else, I think this will be fun. After all, we’ve
     both made significant fortunes. What good are they if we can’t have a little fun?”
     Sam studied the other man. “So I can count you in?”
    “Try to keep me out.”
    “Good.” Sam nodded with satisfaction.
    Sam hadn’t doubted for a moment that Gray would want to be part of this venture. And
     risk was just part of the appeal. Neither man had gotten where he was by playing the
     safest card in the hand. Admittedly this was much more speculative than trains or
     steel or shipping had been. This was something completely new. And it would be a fun
     ride.
    “But enough talk about business. Tell me more about Camille and her sisters.” Especially, Lady Hargate.
    “And spoil the surprise? Best for you to draw your own conclusions. Besides, we’re
     here now.” Gray swept out his hand in a grand gesture. “Welcome to Millworth Manor.”
    Sam had been too busy laying out his plans for motorwagons to notice their approach.
     Now, he paused and considered the building looming before them.
    Millworth was a grand enough house, built of stone in shades of muted gray. It wasn’t
     of any one discernable style but rather looked as if it had grown through the years,
     evolved and changed with the whims of the owners. Even so, it was the epitome of what
     an English country manor should look like. Or it was to someone who had never seen
     one before.
    So this was Lady Hargate’s family home. Interesting and not what he’d expected. She’d given him the
     distinct impression that she was a relative of far less means than Lady Lydingham.
     A poor relation although admittedly she had never said that outright, crafty creature
     that she obviously was. Still, she hadn’t struck him as such. No, she’d struck him
     as honest and forthright. Even so, he was much better at judging the character of
     men than women, which had proven his undoing in the past.
    Now that he thought about it, she’d said very little about herself although she was
     obviously educated and well versed in art and literature and even politics. She’d
     had the subtle sort of flirtatious manner he’d always found intriguing. That, coupled
     with the fact that she had assumed he was an employee of one of Gray’s business associates
     when Sam had stopped by Gray’s suite to drop off some papers, and had no idea of his
     wealth or position, had made her all the more interesting. He was damned tired of
     women who saw only his wealth and position.
    Why she hadn’t been honest with him about who she really was remained an unanswered
     question. And then there was that business about having an adventure. He smiled at
     the memory.
    Gray’s eyes narrowed. “Why are you smiling like that?”
    “Like what?” Sam adopted an innocent air. “I’m simply glad to
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