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The Great Secret Chapter 26 - For Value Received

In which a group of wealthy acquaintances convenes to discuss a curious proposal put forth by a certain Monsieur le Duc, involving noble titles and a grand ambition for France, all under the watchful eye of Mrs. Van Reinberg. The assembly proceeds with a mixture of scepticism and excitement as the participants select their aristocratic appellations, while the scheme’s patriotic assurances and social allure are laid bare with quiet gravity.

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