Chapter 45

Alice explained, “He’s the butler for a family friend of my grandfather’s. The stuff in the news totally twisted things. It’s not even close to the truth.” “You think you can wrap this up in a day?” “Yeah. I’ve already asked a friend to dig into it. Should be hearing back soon. Once we find out who started all this, the rest is easy.” Edward glanced at his watch. “Not bad. Quick work.” The article dropped at 8:30 in the morning, and by 9, she had already launched an investigation. Alice kept her eyes lowered, voice soft. “It’s not the kind of news you want floating around. Better to shut it down ASAP.” Edward shot her a long look, his expression unreadable. “Alright, then go for it.” Once Alice left, William stepped in. Edward’s voice was calm but firm. “Keep a lid on the gossip at the office. And if Secretary Sterling runs into any problems—help her out.” William gave him a curious glance. Edward rarely got involved in this kind of thing, but clearly, Alice wasn’t just anybody. “Under