He forced a pleasant smile despite wanting to do the very opposite, and looked down at Lady Imogen. “I assume the parade of ladies reporting nonsensical crimes today has something to do with you?” “Really, Detective Inspector,” she said, “you are lucky I do not take offense at being called a criminal mastermind.” “I didn’t call you a criminal mastermind.” “Ah. Well. Now I am offended.” Absolute mayhem.
