There's too much at stake for you?

That child could end my marriage. The ensuing scandal could derail my tenure as Minister, foil all my aspirations. This could be the domino that falls and results in women's suffrage being blocked another twenty years. That child could threaten the estate that has been in my family for generations. You told me you would be out of the country. I took you at your word. I took you at your word and did not take action to handle this differently — I hope you don't intend to make me regret it.

You should also keep in mind that you do not hold all the cards in this situation. I have a controlling interest in your ballet. I don't want to make threats... but trust that if I am forced to do so they will not be empty ones.

Meet me.

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