Page 109 of Seduced by an Irresistible Lady

“How do we use this to our favour when presenting to the English Council of Physicians?” Dr Frederick asked.

Mister Frank nodded.

“What if you can get a signed note? A waiver, that permits you to test your research on the Duke and a testimonial of the positive result of its use,” Mister Frank said in a lowered tone.

Yes, that’s true. He could try that.

“I will leave in a bit. I need you to stay and watch the Duke. When he wakes up, check his vital signs and make him comfortable. I’ll be back in a day or two,” Dr Frederick said.

Dr Frederick walked to the Duchess who was wiping her tears.

“I need your help, Your Grace.”

The Duchess smiled broadly.

“Oh, I will help you Dr Frederick. I’ll give you anything you ask for, asides for the financial remuneration that you deserve for saving my husband’s life. Ask anything, it’s done.”

Dr Frederick smiled.

Wonderful. Thank goodness, I looked outside that window.

Chapter 24

Blackmail

Helena closed her eyes tightly, fighting the temptation to open her eyes as Miss Jacqueline said grace. Her stomach growled and ached, but Helena didn’t react. She didn’t know why she woke up so hungry.

Of course I do, it’s because I slept early last night without having dinner.

Lord Jeffrey was still in their house when she had gone to sleep. He had been discussing with her father for over two hours, and Helena was tired of waiting for him. She was also starting to get anxious at what Lord Jeffrey and her father always discussed.

What could they find to say for so long?

She didn’t wait for dinner. Now, she was all too eager to dive into a sumptuous looking breakfast.

“Amen,” said every other person on the table.

Helena was too distracted to follow her sister’s prayer. She said her amen mutedly after they all had. For the next few minutes, the table was quiet. Everyone seemed invested in the meal in front of them. Helena looked at her youngest sister.

Even Melanie is in no rush today.

“Is there nowhere for you to go with your friends this fair morning?” Helena asked.

Miss Melanie looked up and smiled. Her smile made her look like a child.

“She’s still a child,” Helena corrected herself.

Her sister’s behaviour and mannerisms had made her forget that she wasn’t an adult yet.

“No, we have nowhere planned to go today,” Miss Melanie responded after swallowing the piece of mutton in her mouth.

Helena nodded. After that, no other person spoke for quite a while. Helena was pushing her plate away from her when Miss Justina came into the dining room. Helena looked at her maid.

“What is it, Justina?”

Miss Justina hesitated for a moment before speaking.

“Lord Jeffrey is here.”