Charles arranged for two servants from the main residence to be sent to the North Garden. With Derrick away, the pressure seemed to ease. Although Charles lived in the villa on the west side, he still made it a point to go to the North Garden to have meals with Janet. Philip simply watched them quietly, a faint smile playing on his lips.
Charles felt at ease entrusting Janet to Philip. As soon as Derrick returned from France, he planned to confront him directly. Even if it meant betraying Philip, this was the only time he would err. Whatever he owed Philip, he was willing to repay by other means. But Janet—he was determined to claim her.
