Simon went home and smashed a few things. Louisa was not into him, not even a little bit. Other women would throw themselves at his feet but not her. The woman he wanted didn't want him!
He had spent many years coveting things and having to work hard to achieve his goals. And he had never failed. Not even once. And he would not now. One way or another, he would have her.
The butler was looking and listening to everything. Since he was a very good and loyal servant of the family, Simon didn't get rid of him. Which was good, after all, now the servant knew many things and would tell the Constable.
