ier light. Elenore adjusted a fork, moving it a millimeter to the right. Cedrick dema

e cards. Joseph Pa

he people who had sold her to Cedri

. He checked his watch.

s Julianna know about this

ointed to her dress. "Straighten y

orbell

She walked to the foyer as

o loud for the Hamptons. Her hair was dyed a harsh, brassy blonde. Joseph t

t smelled of cheap perfume and cigarettes. "Look at you. L

lenore said stif

on a smile that was dazzling in its

ctically drooled. "You lo

rumpled sheaf of papers from his pocket. "Cedrick, I have thi

er. "We'll discuss business after dinne

Elenore wan

alked. "Make sure he signs the check tonight, Elenore.

checkbook, Brenda,

g into Elenore's arm. "Use your body if you have

d her arm awa

"Useless. Just l

. She went to the bar to get a glass

lian silk upholstery, he said, his

nd get them out, Elen

ing in return. Public affection. Toni

t like she was selling piec

of tiny, artistic portions of veg

his plate with his fork. Cedri

tapping his glass.

da chirped, rai

ph glanced down at his phone in his lap. His thumb moved quickly, the screen's glow illuminating his ner

e notification banner befo

: Is he buying it? Te

.

nna B

ther texting her husband's mistress?

er her. Joseph wasn't just h

locking eyes with Elenore.

r hand shook. "To loyalty,"