Vanished Words

"And another thing—Gordon actually has some history with the Astor family. You know, Daphne's older sister had a near-drowning once, right? Gordon was the one who pulled her out.

"He barely visits Veridian, so the Astors will likely ask Daphne to host him for a meal. Given that Gordon's a guy—and has a bit of a reputation—it's probably not the best idea for Daphne to meet him alone.

"So, when you