Bernice POV continues
In the midst of my work, Grant, the ever-dutiful servant, delivered news of the attorney's presence once more.
"Duchess, the attorney came again," he informed me, his voice holding an air of respectful urgency as he stood at the threshold of my study.
"Let him stay in the study; I will be there," I replied without breaking my focus from the papers spread before me.
"And yes, inform the Duke as well that I wish to see him," I added, my words carrying a note of curiosity. Grant's unexpected response, however, introduced an intriguing twist to the day's events.