e weight on her chest lift, like a bird freed from its

ind already weaving plans for the upcoming charity gala. Sudd

y,

d man with a greasy smile, his half-bald head gl

d him as Bill Patterson, the C

one who had drugg

e, but they had told her an investigation was

was, looking comp

ped his clutches. Now that fate had thrown them together ag

loser as if their last unpleasant encounter had never happened. "But since we've met, how about we discuss

eplied, "I'm sorry, Mr. Patterson, but my schedule is

she turne

st was caught in

s lips. "Besides, Sia, with your looks, you could be the dancer of the show if you don't want to be a planner. Imagine earnin

roked her hand, sending shiver

ated, "Mr. Patterson, I really don't have the time. And we

me on, don't play hard to get. I can up the budget. If you impress me, a few

e grabbed her again, his eyes

e decided to change her strategies. "Mr. Patters

e, his tone dripping with sarcasm. "That's ev

was cold as ice. "And mind you, he's here t

trying to be funny right now? Julian Lewis, your hu

Baylee felt a wave of desp

't believe me, I can ca

lightly, suspicion flic

tary hesitation, Baylee quick

ter her, pinning her against a wall. He spa

gled, but it

lmed, she saw Julian app

ut to him, she felt a repulsive

Bill's

cingly in her ear, "Perfect timing. Your husban