lished mahogany stage of the auction h
murmured, glancing tow
thunderous. Antonia followed directly behind him, having cha
nto Caitlin. A flash of sharp malice crossed her fac
son's elbow, pulling him across the ma
ht smile. "What a surprise to see you out of bed. I thought you'd be rest
eside Antonia, his g
ol? You texted her teacher that you're an 'ex-
r glass, watching the bubbles rise agai
hose to take her to galas. Handling school emerg
's jaw
still her
s clear and piercing. "You made it very clear
om Pérignon from a passing server's tray. She held it ou
. We know you're hurting, but taking it out on a poor little child is j
utstretched glass, then
on, do you honestly believe you're
ir conversations, several heads t
's smil
growled in a low, dangero
and pulled out a small, heavy crystal
t, and then, without a word of warning, flicked her hand and
her hands over her eyes as the co
he front of her violet silk gown, leaving an
ging forward to shove Caitlin back as
d in, catching Caitlin's
gown, looking down at A
g the scent,"
er gaze sweeping over
my scent. You seem to enjoy wea
through the gathering
, her mascara running in d
she did to my dress!
ists clenched. He pointed a fi
is, Caitlin. I swea
a silver bell cut through the room. The head auctio
bout to begin bidding on our premier piece: Lot 14, the
eeve, her voice turning into
u promised! Don't let her take it. Buy it
hen turned his gaze back to Caitlin, who had al
of every prominent family in New York. He wanted her to
ldly, leading her to the front row.
lin, handing her an offic
ea
the paddle fir
's b
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