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Harvard shook his head, indicating he was happy to stand “We thought we’d take you out for lunch I caht you, as Rachel’s tied up in a ”

“Well, youher wander around alone” Samantha tossed her wavy blonde hair over her shoulder and crossed her legs, ood news for our security I guess they’re doing their job”

The sound of heels on vinyl flooring ca with panicked whispers Rachel had arrived Harvard atching the doorhen she strode through it Her eyes went straight to her mother, then to him, where they narrowed, and lastly came to rest on Samantha with interest

“Darling,” Francesca said, “Harvard just told o”

“Am I invited to this lunch too?” Samantha purred, her eyes on Harvard

“No,” Rachel said coldly

Samantha looked amused while her mother tutted “Sometimes, I despair of yourwith you”

Elle hovered in the door behind Rachel, looking a little panicked Quickly taking in the situation, she approached Samantha

“Samantha,” sh

e said, “Jonathan’s been trying to get hold of you He asked e if I saw you He’d like to see you in his office as soon as possible, so for the new Alzhei”

“Copy that,” Ryan said in Harvard’s ear “Calling Jonathan right now to tell him to manufacture a crisis and expect his cousin”

Sah “It’s so inconvenient that we aren’t allowed cell phones outside of the office building” She sht lemon-colored shift dress and smiled at them “It seems I won’t be available for lunch after all Even if I elcome”

Rachel folded her arms over her black suit jacket and drummed her red nails on the sleeve The look on her face shouted that she’d run out of patience with her cousin

“I’ll walk you back to theto ask you about that wonderful advertising caes to put that together”

Samantha’s whole face lit up as she sashayed to the door As she drew level with her cousin, Rachel’s hand snapped out to take hold of her arm