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Chapter 27 - Wedding [1]

"I am not satisfied with a few months of imprisonment and having to pay the court. It simply isn't enough for his crimes to be that he is a thief," Eloise said, seeking more punishment for Clive. 

"I agree, but it is a start. Would you rather he walk around without any punishments?" Damien asked. 

"No," Eloise replied in a soft tone. "I know it is better than nothing, but he deserves a longer punishment. One that will label him a murderer and not just a thief. I truly hope my father haunts him."

"I might be able to find a man who looks like your father and employ him to follow Clive around the town," Damien offered.

Eloise chuckled. "I must be losing my mind because I was almost tempted to let you do it. For now, I will go ahead with proving he changed the will. I know my father wouldn't leave me without means to survive. Agatha would surely take the money meant for me to place with Iris's dowry."

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