It took only a day to pay off Philip’s debt and settle his remaining affairs. In his last remaining asset, the grand but empty mansion, Ethan explained what was to come next.
“I can take you with me, but you won’t be formally employed by my family. Not right away.”
There was no need to voice the unpleasant truth: hiring a failed merchant could tarnish the MacLayn name.
“For now, I need you to do as I ask from here.”
“Yes, I understand, Lord
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