Chapter 40: The Wager 

The matter with Julian was resolved, though it was still midday. He didn't plan to return directly to Scurr Manor but to the company. As luck would have it, he ran into Ella and Cassandra when he walked through the company doors. Ultimately, he was unwillingly 'persuaded' to prepare a table full of dishes. Soon, Peter brought out the last dish and collapsed into his seat. "Who mentioned cucumber pancakes to you? Why don't you order the simple dishes instead of the troublesome ones?" Peter was...