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Billy frowned when he heard that… since he didn't hear anything from the merchants, then something was just starting, or he couldn't trust them. Considering that Edward didn't inform her of the contents of the letter, he either assumed that it was none of their business, or he decided that he didn't want to tell and involve her. Nevertheless, it was something worth checking.

"He received it today?" Billy asked.

"Yes," Kate nodded. "The messenger came in a hurry, so I assume it is something important."

It was ten in the morning, so only a couple of hours had passed since. Billy wondered if he should investigate, but that would involve him in the matter. Still, avoiding it when Alexander was in Hiloh state didn't seem like something he should do. He owed him a debt in the incident of the Count, after all. Not to mention, he had other reasons not to avoid that issue, leaving anything troublesome in the hands of others might escalate and cause him problems later.