The Unexpected Engagement

Conrad felt wronged by the way Desmond questioned him. To add to his displeasure, he even snatched Rowena away from his arms.

“Are you suggesting that I drugged her, Mr. Belmont? I, Conrad Mercer, will never do such a dirty thing. Rowena was feeling down, so I was just accompanying her and drinking. Now that she's drunk, I'm taking her back to rest.”

He stepped forward, attempting to snatch Rowena