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Chapter 6

Denny and I got out of the liallery I’ve been to this art gallery only one time before, and it ithfor Caentle for sos that you have on display by Ellery Lane," I answered

"Ah yes, Miss Lane’s paintings are right over on this wall," he said "She’s quite a talented artist"

I stood in front of the wall that displayed her artwork and stared at each painting carefully They were sihtin a field of flowers as three angels looked down upon her from the sky I couldn’t help but think of the scars that I saw on both her wrists

"She’s a very good artist, Connor," Denny said as he looked at her paintings

"She is indeed I must have all of theallery I quickly pulled my cell phone from my pocket, and I called my secretary, Valerie

"Hello, Mr Black," she answered

"Valerie, I know it’s Saturday, but I need you to do o to the Sunset Art Gallery and purchase three paintings fro Scott to pick you up in the SUV in about an hour I will give his I want you to tell the salesperson that you are paying triple the price of each one Once you s to ood, Mr Black, I’ll be ready"

"Thank you, Valerie There will be a separate envelope with your na up the phone andlot when I had an idea

"Denny, drive me to Saks Fifth Avenue; we have soht, Connor?" he laughed

"No, Denny, I’"

He shook his head and didn’t say another word Judging by the size of Ellery’s apart she didn’t haveto wear for the charity function tomorrow It’s a black tie affair, and I didn’t want her to feel out of place

Besides, a beautiful woner dress

"Drop me off in front of the store and park around back I’ll let you knohen I’, Connor," he sot out of the limo I walked into Saks and ran into a wo tiood to see you as always," I s? I’ve been waiting to hear frohtly put her hand onhard, trying to secure a business deal

Unfortunately, I don’t have ti? I had ti to do with other woh she was only a friend to ive ht some new toys that I’d like to try with you," she winked

I politely said goodbye and headed up the escalator to the dress department I’ve never done this before, well, with the exception of my sister I would send her dresses froet mad because she said she liked to shop and that she could pick out her own dresses However, she never failed to love the ones I picked

"Connor Black, how are you?" Caood, Camille," I replied

"I saw yourdresses for the charity to for some dresses that I would like you to take to a friend ofthe charity function with ht She’s about 5’7" and very thin"

Caer on her lip "Describe her hair and eyes toand blonde, and her eyes are an ice blue color," I answered

She took me over to a ith a rack of dresses that just came in I took a seat on the couch across from the wall as Camille pulled out dresses to showon Ellery The last dress Caown in black I envisioned it on Ellery, and out of all the dresses, it was ot up and handed Ellery’s address to Cao with the dress, and maybe some jewelry too," I said as I started to walk away

"Don’t worry, Connor, I’ll take care of everything," she s I looked at the screen as Ashlyn’s name appeared

"Hello, Ashlyn," I answered

"What the fk is going on, Connor?!" she yelled

"Watch yourself, Ashlyn What’s the problem?"

"Why a?"

I heavily sighed because I aiting for this call "I’m sorry, Ashlyn, but I didn’t make the list"