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‘Of course I’ on my own—I’ve already paid for two tickets Thetowards a dozen local charities You’ll want to coood opportunity to talk about your art,and make some contacts’

The alternative would be to chaperone another woman…

There was no alternative

She bit off a corner of bamboo shoot, then nodded ‘Okay’

On the inside her sto Hoould his business associates view her? Would they know she was only his short-term lover?

And what the heck was she going to wear?

CHAPTER ELEVEN

‘I GUESS s andShe liked the glitzy outfit she’d bought at a recycle boutique It made her feel happy and it drew looks whenever she wore it She also knew her taste didn’t conform to the conventional fashion trends

Cameron looked up, his mouth open in astonishment ‘This is a formal dinner, Didi The “rich and fa suitable A dress’

She scowled down at her half-eaten meal ‘I don’t own a dress’ Not any more

‘I told you I’d pay for whatever you need Leave it with me My secretary, Chris, kno to shop and what’s appropriate Write down your dress size and preferences and I’ll have her send around some items for you to choose from’

His condescending attitude sent prickles up her spine and she stiffened ‘I’ve attended a few of these fors in my time,’ she said coolly ‘You think I don’t knohat’s appropriate?’

He stared at her and she could see hiot hily In that sa tone ‘But I know you’re busy here I’ to save you some time’