“Who is she?”

“Allegra’s executive assistant.”

And how do you know that? Hugo wondered, but didn’t bother to ask.

He could see his father was being his most charming self. “He always did have an eye for a beautiful woman,” he said.

“She’s available,” Bailey said. “Her husband left her for his receptionist.”

“What did he do for a living?” Hugo asked.

“Define irony,” Bailey said. “He was a psychologist specializing in marriage counseling.”

Hugo looked at her. “You’re making that up.”

“Yeah,” she said. “I think he was a money manager. Word is he left Severine with almost nothing.”

“So much for equitable dist...

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