Byron could hardly believe the audacity of Emily.

He thought, ‘It is as though she is making a fool of Mr. Thomas.

‘On one hand, she is cozying up to Harry and aiding the Peay Group. On the other, she brought Harry’s children to Mr. Thomas, attempting to reconcile and have him step in as their father.

‘The ploy is painfully obvious. She is unable to marry into the Peay family but still holds a torch for Harry. She is trying to juggle both men.’

Byron was ...