Chapter 24 Power Plays And Hidden Agendas

• Serena gestured for Veronica to take a seat. “I’m glad you could come on such short notice, my dear.”
• Veronica settled into the plush chair across from Serena, her posture perfect and her smile unwavering. “Of course, Mrs. Blackwood. I’m always at your service.”
• Serena’s eyes gleamed with approval. This was the kind of girl her son should be with—poised, elegant, and from a good family. Not some gold-digging upstart like Elara.