Chapter Six
London
White's Gentlemen Club
St James Street
The cards got dealt and everyone readied to begin the game. As soon as it started, Charles spoke.
"Moving on to pleasing issues... We missed you at the Beckford's ball, Edward. I thought I had personally acquired an invite for you. I must confess, I was rather disappointed by your absence. I was looking forward to seeing you and introducing you to higher members of the ton."
Edward grimaced, knowing he had this coming. "My apologies Charles. I was tied down by other pressing matters. I hope you understand. A man must handle his affairs."
" Why do I think it was a deliberate decision to skip it? You made excuses all through last season. What exactly are you running from?"
Edward paused as he ruminated on the question. What wa
