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In the car that would take Rafe back to the regional airport, he phoned Mercedes to set up a legalfor the moment he returned

Then, once on board the plane, he called Celeste on her direct line

“I can say with so”

“You’ll attend in his stead?”

“I’ll be there What do you know about Lillibet?”

“In ay?” Celeste’s voice sharpened

“Who is she? I kno they round”

“I’ll find out” Without wasting anyup

The plane was taxiing when he called the office to let Jeanine know about his return tiift?”

“I checked a few o It was out for delivery”

“Very well”

He sat back as the pilot took off The earth beneath Rafe grew save him perspective He hadn’t planned to be CEO for years,to be his, he had a future to secure

After the attendant had brought hie to Hope

New Orleans this weekend? We can leave Friday afternoon There’s a particular restaurant I want to introduce you to

Several tie It took over an hour for her to respond

Everything’s set for this afternoon’s mixer