Chapter 59: In Charge

Actually, Sarah had not thought they would dupe George. William had made his own spin on the situation. He knew his father liked safer options, so he played on that and made the favor easier for George to deliver. Sarah was impressed by his on-the-feet thinking. “It’s never a bad thing to have multiple backup plans,” Sarah said softly. George hummed. “And you want the new girl—Miss Mitch to accompany me, don’t you?” This time, the question was directed at William. He smiled. “Yes. She has been working on the numbers and feasibility side of the project, so she would be able to give you insight into what is considered less harmful.” George listened to his son and then nodded at Sarah. “I look forward to your opinion, then.” In his heart, he was unsure as to why William put such great trust in her. He looked between them, imagining something, before shaking his head and pushing the thought back. - - - - - Sarah had a brief about whom William was supposed to meet that night. From the