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“Get to the point, Celeste”

“I’ve just gotten off the phone with Gideon”

Judge Gideon Anderson was the chairperson of the Zeta Society, nickna reporter so the 1930s

“Noah has been in contact with hie wanted to know if I’d spoken with Theodore There’s a steering co at the Parthenon on Saturday to finalize plans for the annual gathering There’s also some executive business that requires a quorum Your father hasn’t said he will be there We can assume he won’t”

“Christ” He stared at the owl representing wisdoes?

Forhad been seated at the board table

“Noah offered to attend in his stead”

Tension gripped Rafe’s shoulder, h his body

“Find a woman ill best suit your needs and take away any doubt or potential challenges to your role as the leader of Sterling Worldwide”

It was a warning, not a suggestion

After Celeste rang off, Rafe pushed redial on his father’s number

“Ahoy, Rafe!”

In relief, he loosened his tie “When are you co home, Dad?”

“Not anytio on an around-the-world cruise for our honeymoon”

“Listen…” Rafe plowed a hand through his close-cropped hair “A honey”

“I’m aware” Impatience clipped Theodore’s words

“As far as I know, you already have a wife”

“Oh, for Christ’s sake, Rafe Don’t burden me with your details”

“That you haven’t taken care of Bigaainst the law You’ll need to file for a divorce if you’re serious Have you even spoken to a lawyer?”

“Lillibet wants this trip, and I’ll daets it”

“Whether or not you’re still married to my mother?”

In the background, a female voice called out to his father, “Teddy! Teddy Bear!”

“She’s alanted to see Casablanca”