Chapter 288

“Mr. Blackwood, you’re probably the one who knows best who Vera was really with that night,” Lillian Doyle said meaningfully. Damien Blackwood gave a slight nod. “Yeah. I know exactly who Miss Vera was with at the Hilton that evening.” Seeing his reaction, Lillian’s eyes lit up, and she quickly added, “Cassandra found out about what happened between you and Vera that night. She panicked, thinking she might lose your support, so she set Vera up to ruin her reputation.” “Now the Taylors, all under Cassandra’s influence, are turning their backs on Vera. Mr. Blackwood, would you please consider helping Vera this time, for the sake of that night?” “Sure. I’ll make sure to ‘help’ her all the way,” Damien replied smoothly. Lillian was surprised at how easy that was. Encouraged, she nudged Vera subtly. “Vera, aren’t you going to thank Mr. Blackwood properly?” “Uh, of course…” Despite the chill, Vera let the fur draped around her shoulders slide down, smoothing her goosebumps as best she could.