Sean Lowell's heart tightened a bit.
He was on Islay for a reason, a very important matter concerning Summer Lowell.
But with Summer Lowell's question, he truly didn't know where to start.
The situation was a bit awkward.
Neither here nor there.
If Sean Lowell didn't answer soon, knowing Summer Fairmont's temperament, she would walk away without hesitation.
If that happened, Sean Lowell wouldn't know how long he'd be upset in secret.
"Miss Summer Fairmont, aren't you interested in seeing the restart process of the Port Aelen Distillery?" Gordon Sterling joined the conversation.
"No."
After failing to save the situation, Gordon Sterling realized he'd asked a question that might have annoyed Summer Fairmont.
The Nation's Gentleman, under Artie Vaughn's "pressure," joined the effort to keep her: "Summer, if you have time, could you join us for a visit and tell us about the unique features of Islay whiskey?"
"No." Summer Fairmont checked the time again.
