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"She’s right," Charles says "You’re needed in London"

I’m surprised that Charles has mentioned London and not Germany "Sofia?" I ask, and can’t help but notice the surprised look that Charles shoots at Damien

"There are financial problems I need to take care of," Da in a few hours," Charles adds "But you need to be on-site"

"Fine," Damien concedes He crosses to theand looks over the city spread out beyond the glass "I’ll leave Friday night"

"That’s the tennis center dedication," Charles says "Da I’ve already said why That’s final"

I look between the two h, I’ht

"Fine," Charles says "You’ll leave Friday, then If you’re out of the country, that’s another excuse we can throw to the press"

"I don’t give a damn what you say to the press," Daain, Charles And if you can’t get hts, then tell Grayson we’re taking the Lear"

"I’ll arrange it"

He turns to s on your resume," I say "But I’m pretty sure babysitter isn’t one of them Yes I’one"

I cross my arms over my chest "I’ll be fine at home"

"They’ll hound you," he says "And they’ll hound Jah to know that matters "Mostly, it willDon’tthat he’s the one reed to continue I nod in acquiescence The truth is that I’d rather stay here, too I want to be strong enough to say that I really don’t care if they accost me on the stairs up to the condo I want to--but I’m not

"Fine I’ll stay"

"Thank you Besides, I want to install better security at your place Charles, on your way out, tell Sylvia to ements for that and to let Ms Archer knohen the installation will happen What?" he de" Fortunately, I don’t think Ja a security tea Damien