Crossing lines- Part 3

The housekeeper found the maid looking at him for permission, to permit her walking with Mr Wells who was Duke Leonard's guest. Seeing no harm in it, he gave a nod of approval.

Seeing the housekeeper go inside the mansion, Mr Wells asked, "Shall we?"

"How has work been? Were you able to acquire the land next to the Isle estate to build the market there?" Vivian asked taking small steps next to him as they began walking away from the entrance and towards the garden.

"It has been going well. About the land next to Isle...hmm," he hummed thoughtfully before continuing to speak, "I have put in a letter to the council hoping they would take it into consideration but I am not sure if it will be. Maybe if Duke Leonard could look into the matter, it would be easier and quicker too. After all, I have heard what an influential man he is when it comes to the council duties and also with the Lord."