Trading an Empire

Gideon instantly understood what she was implying and curled the corner of his lips into a smile.

He scanned the beautiful scenery that the garden offered and nonchalantly queried the woman, “Aunt Rowena, do you think this is a great residence?”

“It's been around for a few centuries. Of course, it's great.” A flash of displeasure flitted past her eyes.

The residence wasn't split by members of the