Chapter 106

Chapter 106:

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“Then why did he step in and take a lash for her?” Vanessa pressed.

Jordyn’s mouth twisted. “He’s probably being paid by Cathryn’s husband to play the knight. I bet Cathryn’s husband has been milking the Brooks name for favors.”

Vanessa chewed on that, then nodded. The explanation fit—well enough.

After a beat, she exhaled. “What do we do?”

Jordyn’s smile was all teeth. “Easy. My mother is close with Mrs. Brooks. I’ll have her mention how Cathryn’s husband has been abusing the Brooks family name. Once Mrs. Brooks hears, she’ll fire him—and Cathryn and her husband will be out on the street.”