‘Shouldn’t Lucy—?’
‘Apart from the fact that Lucy is a rich woman in her own right, she has her mother’s jewels,’ Sir Nigel said.
‘But what will Simon say?’
‘I’ve already discussed it with him and he agrees that you should have it.’
She made another attempt. ‘But apart from the fact that it must be priceless, it’s a family heirloom. Suppose something happened—?’
Shaking his head, he broke in decidedly, ‘Whatever happens, my dear, the Carlotta Stone is yours to keep, and Simon fully approves. Now, off you go, and I’ll see you downstairs as soon as they’ve finished putting the chairlift in place.’
CHAPTER EIGHT
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