Adrian's boots struck stone as he moved through Thornhaven Manor's gardens, retracing the path Amanda had taken with that gigolo.
His mind still churned with satisfying certainty... Catherine begging at his door tonight, his father's grudging praise, Amanda learning exactly what happened when you dismissed a Blackwell heir.
'Just checking where they went.'
'Making sure that man understands his place before I have him thrown out.'
The pathway curved ahead, winding toward the private areas where Catherine conducted her most discreet business. Restricted spaces that even Adrian technically shouldn't enter without permission.
But tonight, everything would change.
Tonight, Catherine would be his.
Tonight, the rules shifted permanently in his favor.
Adrian reached the glass door that separated the main gardens from the private courtyard and pool area.
His hand moved toward the handle...
Then he heard it.
A sound.
