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'Yes, I see; typical He's horribly intelligent—it can be quite annoying'

'That's true,' said Sian, struck by the observation

'So he wants the press to think there's a ro 'Well, then, let's put some more fuel on the flames, shall we?'

Sian stared, bewildered

'Will you spend the weekend at my home, Sian?' asked Mrs Cassidy 'Of course, Williaarden party on Saturday in aid of charity, and you and Williaer audience than usual for your little soap opera That you're staying with his aunt should be a very convincing twist, and they'll soon forget Annette and the wedding that never happened'

Stunned, Sian didn't knohat to say She got a friendly smile as Mrs Cassidy rose

'I… it's very kind of you… but…'

'Talk it over with William,' his aunt said, on her way to the door

Leo was hovering outside, no doubt trying to eavesdrop Sian didn't think he had heard h, because he had a frustrated look as Mrs Cassidy swept past, giving hiracious nod

'Please come, Sian,' she said over her shoulder as she went 'It should be an eventful weekend'

When she had vanished into the lift, Leo grabbed Sian and hustled her back into his office 'What was all that about? Weekend? What did she mean?'

Sian detached herself and rubbed her arth! I shall want danger ain'

He glowered 'Oh, sorry, sorry—what did she want?'

'She invited me to stay for the weekend, as it happens,' Sian told him in a lofty tone, secretly amused by his excitement

'Well,' he said, rubbing his hands together 'This is one scoop the others don't get Now, listen, I don't want it getting out Don't tell a living soul' He sat down behind his desk, frowning 'I'll let Paul cover it, of course—the gossip coluet him into the house?'