Lord Preston's Secret Tutor (47 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 28

There wasn’t a single flaw to be found—neatly combed hair, a well-tailored tailcoat, an air of dignity that lingered like perfume, and a courteous, refined manner of speech.

“After that incident, I worked hard to step out from under my father’s shadow. I’ve started a small publishing house now.”

He handed Jacqueline his business card. Jacqueline accepted it and offered yet another practiced, social smile.

“A publishing house? That’s unexpected.”

“I’d actually been meaning to reach out after hearing that Miss Somerset was at Preston Manor. Meeting like this today—perhaps it really is fate.”

Jacqueline gave another bitter smile. The Earl of Knox’s displeased face instantly came to mind—he certainly wouldn’t welcome this reunion.

No one here was so naive as to believe marriage was the fruit of love. Matrimony was an alliance between noble houses, aimed solely at acquiring greater wealth and power.

To the Earl of Knox, Jacqueline was nothing more than a “penniless young lady” with no value whatsoever. Her gaze, fixed on Evan, gradually grew heavy.

“Miss Somerset, would you introduce me to the gentleman accompanying you?”

Just then, Windsor smoothly interjected. Evan turned his head first, his bright eyes filled with goodwill.

After a brief, startled hesitation, Jacqueline quickly spoke.

“This is Mr. Evan Knox, eldest son of Count Brandon Knox. Mr. Knox, this is Lord Preston.”

“A pleasure to meet you, Lord Preston.”

Evan extended his hand. The bright-eyed young man offered a refreshing smile.

He showed no suspicion toward someone he’d just met—instead, he openly displayed friendliness and initiated the handshake himself. His gesture was as natural as though kindness were ingrained in his very being.

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