Start->Chapter 1->Episode 27 To Lucinda
It's a go, both ladies are having their functions and both ladies are determined to out do each other in lavish vulgar displays of wealth and indulgence. Caspar sits and laughs for hours about the rubbish he is pawning off on the Vanderhag and added that she fondles him obsessively when no one is about. I wanted him to take some discreet photos as I would not mind using them to remove the baron from my sister’s social sphere but Caspar who might concede to most of my plans is not entirely stupid and refuses to ever allow anything incriminating to be documented.
Minxie is working for the enemy and due to my sister’s affiliation with the hag’s family I find myself being received coolly during my luncheons, so to keep my presence constantly in her mind I have been having several large business lunches where I appear to be cultivating new friendships. Those lucky enough to be invited are thanking their lucky stars that they have been recognized by the mighty Dubois empire, little knowing they are merely a means to an end.
I told Caspar to enjoy having me drive him about for a few days as I have reasons for going to visit the Vanderhag’s home. He did not know it was mainly due to minxie’s obsession with the younger son and I wished to personally keep abreast of her activities, but Caspar was not fooled for a moment. He knew I was after her and after giving me a very considered look said that he did not feel she was of my usual standard of prey for the amount of effort I was displaying. I became almost offended and remarked this was not entertainment this was love! Caspar laughed the entire drive there.