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Nelson’s expression darkened gradually with Wynter’s every word.

She might as well have mentioned the Shepherds by name if she was going to be that obvious with herretort.

Anyone who heard her immediately understood what Wynter was

implying. The contemptuous looks they cast Nelson cut him open like

daggers.

Nelson didn’t expect Wynter to be so sharp-tongued. She had put down the Shepherds in publicwithout even breaking a sweat.

At first, he thought she would be easily manipulated given her history with Charlie. According toCharlie, Wynter was still pining over him,@@novelbin@@

and her indifference back at the manor had been a mere act.