massive mahogany desk at the Rhodes Group

hoed in his mind

ter, run the plates on the Maybach. Th

is classified. Top-tier federal

ssi

ibly have that level of security. But Augustine's pride was a stubborn

ffee. She tried to lean against his de

ve been worki

shifted away from her touch. "I have a

the chasm opening between them. Her

t what happened with Chloe? Are y

the same face that had once captivate

aid, his voice flat. "I'll

e'd had in three years. The divorce proceedings had been swift and final that morning; she had signed the papers

. Racks of couture from Chanel, Dior, and a dozen other designers l

e woman staring back at her wore a plain, fade

ardened wi

m in a pile on the floor to be thrown away. S

steady hand. A bold red lip. A sharp, winged eyeli

The meek, gentle housewife was gone. In her place stood Chloe Mont

were waiting for her in the breakfast room. A

rage, a cavernous space filled with luxury vehicles, and chose th

meeting

taurant in SoHo. Sienna, a fiery fashion editor, en

s on your freedom, darling!" Sienna

axed smile. She raised her c

"You look incredible! When that bastard sees

not doing this for him, Sie

Chloe told Sienna she was plan

ind, you should have been conquering the world years a

htful look on her face. "I wan

to her lower back, her fingers

your... you know... is it okay?"

hand. "It's fine.

commotion at the restaurant's

her heart giving a s

ess partner, their lunch meeting apparently concluded. F