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At least that’s what I tell myself Who kno hard it really is I mean, maybe anyone could dive in and be a decent companion, I don’t know

“A with Aria?”

I bitewith?”

I’ up the phone I rarely deal with people I don’t know My clients are entirely by invite only I’ll only take a new client if he’s vetted and recommended by a current, trusted client

And I never get a call that I’

“My name is Brady Price,” he says “And I’ with you”

I stop walking and look at the traffic passing in the street I don’t know the na a new recoot my number, and frankly, I’m a little annoyed

“No, thank you,” I say “I don’t knoho gave you this nuet you have it Goodbye”

“Wait,” he says quickly “Michael Leach isfor new clients”

I narrow my eyes and cross one ar hiood, loyal client of h he’s never recommended someone new before

“Michael gave you my number,” I repeat

“Yes,” Brady says

“He’s supposed to tell me about you before you call me out of the blue,” I say

“I didn’t know that,” he answers “I assu the rules”

“What can I do for you, Mr Price?”

“I’d like to et coffee today? Say, at La Colombe in a few hours?”