Blackwell couldn't maintain his smile upon hearing this; beads of sweat trickled down his forehead, seeping into his temple.
Was Arthur talking about the pie?
He was clearly referring to Blackwell!
In an instant, he pieced together the entire story, from disembarking at the West Indies Pier today to George Austin picking him up with the old Fulton carriage, then "accidentally" meeting Richard Hoot at the café, then...
The letter of thanks from Viscount Palmeston? The appreciation from Sir John Bickhouse?
They were all lies!
At the critical moment, he didn't see either of these two important figures, but instead faced the person he least wanted to meet, Arthur Hastings!
