A Debt Paid In Marriage

‘My uncle’s plan had merit,’ she challenged.

‘Because it was yours,’ he answered flatly.

‘But you didn’t know that then.’

‘I do now.’

‘Yet you still lent to my uncle. Why?’ she persisted, her unease making her quarrelsome.

‘As I said before, he possessed the collateral to secure the loan. If he’d rebuilt the business, he wouldn’t have been the first unlikely client to exceed my expectations.’

She had the distinct impression the remark was directed at her, but it didn’t ease the way his past dealing with her uncle Robert continued to chafe. ‘Did you know about me and my mother?’

‘He failed to reveal your presence when he initially approached me, but in my research—’

‘Your research?’ Curse it, he was so methodical.

‘I research all my clients before extending a loan. I discovered your and Mrs Townsend’s presence.’

‘And you were still willing to let him ruin us?’

‘No.’ His expression remained impassive, but the force and sincerity behind the single word was strong enough to wilt her anger.

It didn’t stop her from gaping at him in disbelief, not knowing what to think. ‘But—’

‘I’ll explain all to you in good time. Now, we must see to Mr Williams.’ He motioned to the door instead of offering her his arm. ‘Shall we?’

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