" Ellie folded her arms, convinced that she'd produced a winning point."True," said Clegg. "But, from what Henry said, I don't think that's what is ha...pening. This sounds like a little private enterprise from Lauren and sweet little Victoria. If it is, you'll be ideally placed to sort it out. As a woman. Besides if Henry has got his sticky paws on this then I want it to be kept in the family. You're the only real answer, Ellie."Ellie shook her head. "I don't think I am but I can't think of a. "Was she so sure that I cheated on her that she had to go looking for the final proof of it? " No, Tom. You have that wrong. She did it because she knew the truth and wanted to find out who was doing this to you. She took the risk because she loves you."It was after ten o'clock when Zack finally left Tom's room. Zack had filled Tom in on what he and the DA had planned for David Ransom. The DA was sure, based on what they already knew, that Bill Werner would roll over on Ransom. So all that. And, if the girl did not approve of her ... she swallowed hard. Then, it probably would be a merchant's bedroom, or some brothel, for her. Mother needed money, more money than brother could bring in. Heather's wishes were, well, not important. She didn't hate Mom for this. No.Pity, maybe. Hate would only come if things went bad.Composed, smile on her face, the girl reached out a hand still smooth and unaffected by work and opened the door. The castle nursery was large. A canopied, four post bed. "Whatever," muttered Melody.Lyrica rolled her eyes, sitting down at the edge of the girl's bed while dragging her across her lap. Melody was suddenly wide awake and protesting. "No, no, no! Okay, okay, I'll get ready for school! Just PLEASE don't spank me! I'm sorry!"Despite her sister's cries for mercy, Lyrica reached for the smaller, wooden hairbrush on her sister's bedside table. She locked Melody's legs in hers, drapping her sister over her left knee. She pulled down her sister's pants once.