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Chapter 167: Triad, Part 10

James

Ross is apologetic. "I'm sorry, Mr Alexanders. With the short notice, I didn't have the time to make a better meal."

"Ross, it hardly matters. If you served me a cheese sandwich, I'd be a happy man."

We sit to steak, perfectly pink inside, steamed vegetables, a chowder starter and fresh fruit salad for dessert.

What would he have served with more time?

"Listen, James." says Richard, "My apologies if I was out of order earlier, but the fact is that with events last summer, and… other things...." He glances across at Beth, so like my fire-haired beauty. ".... I have an interest in Charlotte and I'd like to help if I can."

He's right....

They're too alike....

.... In appearance anyway....

It can't be a coincidence.…

I drop my eyes in tacit acknowledgement of his apology. "I'm not sure how you can help, Richard. I understand your reasons for putting this forward and I do appreciate your intervention. There's no good way to bring the subject up with her, but doing
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