The real reason.
son immediately straightened.
“What happened?”
Henry placed a folder on the table.
“The Vincent family.”
I smiled.
Of course.
Who else?
“They filed a petition.”
That got my attention.
“What kind of petition?”
Henry looked annoyed.
“They’re attempting to annul the sale.”
Jason’s expression darkened instantly.
“On what grounds?”
Henry opened the folder.
“They involved the Continental Historical Alliance.”
I blinked.
That was unexpected.
“The historians?”
Henry nodded.
“The Vincents claim the castle was improperly restored.”
A pause.
“They argue the historical integrity of the property was compromised.”
Jason cursed softly.
“If the Alliance agrees…”
“The contract could become void.”
Silence.
A long silence.
Henry looked frustrated.
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Jason looked irritated.
And then I started laughing.
Both men stared at me.
“Amber?”
I couldn’t stop.
The look on Henry’s face made it worse.
“You’re laughing.”
“I know.”
Jason narrowed his eyes.
That expression meant he had figured something out.
“What did you do?”
I grinned.
“Nothing.”
A pause.
“Directly.”
Jason groaned.
“Oh no.”
Henry looked between us.
Clearly confused.
“Would someone like to explain?”
I happily accepted.
“You remember Alice?”
Henry blinked.
“The little one?”
“The one turning five next week.”
Henry immediately nodded.
“The terrifyingly charming and intelligent child.”
Jason nodded without hesitation.
“That’s accurate.”
I smiled proudly.
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“A few weeks ago I asked Alice and Iris for help.”
Henry suddenly looked concerned.
“Amber.”
His voice carried genuine worry.
“Alice is four.”
“Almost five.”
“That does not make this conversation better.”
Jason sighed.
“I agree with the governor.”
I looked offended.
“They volunteered.”
“She’s four.”
“She’s very enthusiastic.”
Henry buried his face in his hands.
“I don’t think children should ever be helping you.”
“Normally, I’d agree.”
A pause.
“But this was important.”
Jason rubbed his forehead.
Already knowing exactly where this was going.
“I had a feeling someone would eventually challenge the restoration.”
Henry slowly nodded.
“Reasonable.”
“So I prepared.”
Another pause.
“Just in case.”
His eyes narrowed.
“What kind of preparation?”
I smiled.
“The girls uploaded photos.”
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