The Heiress He UnderestimatedChapter 55
The Heiress He Underestimated
Chapter 55
Chapter 55 Patterns In The CloudsFinishedLunch was a simple affair in the bright sunroom. Sandwiches, soup, a pot of herbal tea she insisted was good for his nervous system. They talked of safe things–the progress of the new cell cultures, a seabird that had built an improbably messy nest on a lower cliff ledge, the latest absurdity from her father, who had apparently given an interview claiming he was consulting with his “son–in–law” on a major philanthropic venture.“He’s building a house of cards on a windy beach,” Drakonius observed, sipping his tea. “It’s impressive in its own reckless way.”“He’s always been good at believing his own stories,” Elera said, pushing a piece of bread around her plate. “It’s how he sleeps at night.”“And how do you sleep at night?” he asked, the question slipping out before he could stop it.She looked up, surprised. “What do you mean?”
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