When Richard Shaw returned to Shaw Mansion, Leah was looking up at the centuries-old ginkgo tree in front of the main house, talking on the phone, her voice gentle and cheerful, with laughter in her jet-black eyes.
It was only when the man got closer that he realized she was on the phone with Delphine Carter.
"This year is New Year's Eve, don't forget to take Nicholas out for a big meal. Come back early in the evening, many French people adore your kind of Oriental women," Leah rambled on, only putting away her smile and ending the call after seeing Richard Shaw return.
Richard Shaw had just come back from seeing Ignatius Leclair, and Leah was on the phone with Delphine Carter. Both were people to worry about.
