Chapter 14

Smirking at Sean’s dumbfounded look, Colin finally revealed, “‘Tis your so-called cousin we’ll be handing over. Evan Dwyer will finally get his chance to do something worthwhile for the family. It’s certainly no loss for us, and we gain the good favor of the Carmodys. It’s perfect.”

“That sniveling little worm? I didn’t even know he was still alive.” Sean hadn’t even considered his bastard cousin might be tapped for the role of the bride. Scrabbling to put obstacles in the way of his grandfather’s plan, he asked, “But won’t he try to poison the Carmodys against us?”

Colin snorted. “Let him. What do I care? “

Sean was confused.

Colin shook his head as he explained. “The moment the marriage takes place, the agreement I’ve signed with Nessa Carmody takes effect. We’ll have the support of the Carmody money, and there’ll be nothing anyone can do about it.”