Chapter 26

Summary

• The contest is for the most beautiful woman at the party.
• Struan is to be the judge.
• The contestants are Shevaun, Elsie Brock, and Manuelita Vargas.
• Struan announces that Manuelita is the winner.
• Shevaun is upset and accused Struan of being biased towards Manuelita.
• Struan apologizes and tries to explain that Manuelita was the most beautiful in his eyes.
• Shevaun becomes angry and storms off.
• Struan tries to talk to her, but she ignores him.
• Struan becomes worried about the state of their relationship.
• Struan talks to Culum about the importance of loyalty and trust in business and in personal relationships.
• Culum asks about Mary Sinclair, and Struan advises him to be patient and to prove himself in the business before pursuing a relationship.
• Struan says he will be leaving for Europe soon and that Culum needs to be prepared to take over the Noble House.
• Culum agrees and Struan tells him to always remember the importance of loyalty and trust.