Adam's words suddenly made Layla the center of attention. Regarding her wishes, she was being examined to decide what she wanted to do.
The decision was easy to make, and Layla turned to look at the Duke with a sorry expression.
"I am afraid that I cannot leave this party at the moment. It is of uttermost importance that I return to the Lockhart estate and have a small meeting with Mary. If you want to employ me afterward, please contact me then. I will listen to your request and think about it."
Layla offered, and the Duke looked disappointed. He had seldom been rejected, and it still felt annoying when someone told him 'no' to his face.
But what else could he go now that he had been rejected this harshly? He could only turn around and decide to go away.
