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The servants’ quarters, where I could be useful without being inconvenient. I smiled. The kind of smile I’d perfected in boardrooms when someone thought they were smarter than me.
“That’s very thoughtful of you, Victoria. But I’m afraid I have other plans.”
“I’ve purchased a new home.
Quite substantial, actually.”
“Fifteen bedrooms. Guest wings. Staff quarters.
I’ll be moving there next week.”
The color drained from her face as she processed this information. “Fifteen bedrooms. That’s… that’s quite large for one person.”
“Yes, it is.
But then again, I’m hoping it won’t always be just one person.”
I let that statement hang in the air, watching her calculate the implications. “The twins will love visiting,” she said quickly, trying to regain control of the conversation. “Though, of course, with school and activities, they’re quite busy.”
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