Chapter 70 Arthur Has Seen Me

“What’s going on?” Evic hurried back and, spotting Charlotte passed out, fired off a quick question.

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Diana filled her in on the basics, carefully sidestepping the parts. she didn’t know. Evie clutched her chest, shuddering. “Jesus, that was close. Can you imagine what Arthur will do if he finds out Ms. Aroma is actually Lottic?”

Diana cut to the chase, her voice cool and clinical. “He runs. Harrison Group. The guy’s royalty and doesn’t take kindly to being played. Lottie’s the first person stupid enough to try–and she’ll pay dearly for it.”

Evie threw up her hands. “I swear, he’s not even human. Why stay married if there’s no love?”

Diana went quiet and thought, “Love? Who can really draw those lines? Maybe Arthur has just gotten used to Charlotte’s constant presence, her endless giving. Remove that, and anyone would feel off–balance. Or maybe–but no.” Diana dismissed the other possibility before it could fully form.

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hand flew to her face–no mask. Panic seized

broke through

Arthur

have been toast.”

“Arthur didn’t see my

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her head. “Nope. But he wants to

forward with a plan. “I told him your face was

a bear hug. “Diana, you’re a lifesaver. I was

dryly, “Keep this up, and you might need those flowers for real. One of these days, you’ll push your

possibilities. Evie walked

Evie opened the box. “Surprise. Bet you didn’t know–I’ve got another trick up my sleeve. Special effects makeup artist, baby! I used to be the go–to guru in film.

“Show

Diana popped in. “The meeting’s set for

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