#Chapter 41 - Election Strategy

ANSEL POV Ansel and Karin enter the manor and find Henry and Maggie waiting for them. “Where’s the fire?” Ansel asked sarcastically, looking around. Seeing Karin’s disheveled clothes, Henry rubbed the back of his neck. “Sorry boss. If it wasn’t so important, I would have waited until you were no longer occupied.” “Mhm,” Ansel replied, enjoying the red forming on Karin’s cheeks. “Don’t worry about it. We’re here now. What’s so urgent?” Henry lowered his voice. “I was on my way to the manor and happened to have overheard something that I’m sure I wasn’t supposed to.” “From whom?” “Your brother.” Ansel’s face turned as hard as stone. “Let’s step into my office.” Nodding, Henry pecked his wife. Maggie raised her finger. “Um, Sir Ansel?” “Yes?” “Before you go, I wanted to remind you that the Blue Moon ball is coming up in a few weeks.” Ansel grumbled under his breath. “Must I really att