did what was necessary.”
“Of course.”
“You’re not planning anything foolish?”
“No.”
Her voice relaxed. “Good. Daniel deserves one perfect day.”
“I agree.”
She never noticed I hadn’t promised to protect it.
At 7:00 the next morning, while stylists did Sophia’s hair and Daniel drank champagne with his groomsmen, the audit committee met.
At 8:12, Sophia was suspended.
At 8:19, Daniel’s consulting payments were frozen.
At 8:31, Richard canceled the hotel ballroom, which his company owned and had provided free.
At 8:43, legal counsel notified
