"Oh of course. I’m so sorry Mr. Armstrong, I’m so ashamed I should’ve recognized you straight away, especially considering you haven’t changed much except grew taller. I have to thank you for keeping the case private even after so long. I wouldn’t know what would happen if word got out of the real nature of my grandfather’s passing away. It hasn’t stopped my grandmother though, from talking a great deal about you and your father since then, she holds both of you in high regard for helping her find peace. Bruce was surprised at first, he didn’t know what to make of hearing someone hold him in such high regard. He had been mentioned in multiple papers all over the world, Greece, China, India, Scotland, England, and so many more given thanks for his good work, but to hear it in person, that he was mentioned by this family, still, after all this time was something else. Bruce cleared his throat and quickly regained his composure, “Of course, Miss Brantley, it was my most sincere pleasure to assist your family with…such a matter. As for keeping the case private, I can assure you, I know how to keep a secret should I be asked to, the details my work uncovers can be devastating to some families should they be revealed.” “Well Mr. Armstrong, I am surprised to see you here, among such high society.” Bruce smiled, “As am I, it was unexpected to say the least.” “Am I right in deducing you are here on a case?” Bruce shook his head, "I was, in Greece when I received a most urgent letter to come. "I’m sorry Mr. Armstrong I shouldn’t laugh, but I would find it funny if you, of all people, were amongst high society looking for a bride. But I’m sure that’s not the case, for you always seem too wild to be tamed by any woman, let alone one with a title and expectations she must follow. Bruce chuckled lightly, “I suppose it is rather humorous, isn’t it? However after some…urging from my father and the royal invitation from the Queen. It appears my time has finally come to be tamed by a woman as you so eloquently put it.” Bruce smirked for a moment at that last part almost as if he was challenging her or any woman to try. But of course he did have his…reasons for not wanting to marry. A memory briefly flashed in his mind,
Father, NO! He looked down at his hands, as red as blood. You’ll be ok, everything’s going to be fine!
Bruce inhaled sharply and shook his head, snapping out of it, “Please accept my most sincere apologies, my lady, I was…somewhere else for a moment.”
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