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My hands shook when I lifted my phone after the elevator doors safely closed behind me and I read Jack’s text.
Wilson’s on his way up.
Old news.
Meet me on the floor by the cashier.
On my way.
I took in a few calming breaths that did nothing to slow my pounding heart. The elevator doors opened. Mr. and Mrs. Osborn appeared, looking nicely tanned.
“Atlee.” Mrs. Osborn smiled brightly.
“Mrs. Osborn, enjoying the beautiful day?”
“Yes. Thank you for the cabana. You always pick the perfect ones.”
What she meant was, she’d been married to a man who she adored for thirty years but she still appreciated a tall, good-looking muscular man and I always put them in Pierre’s section. She also appreciated his French accent.
“I’m happy to hear you enjoyed my selection. Mr. Osborn, are you ready for the show tonight?”
“Indeed I am.”
Like his wife, Mr. Osborn didn’t mind a little eye candy and always requested front row seats to the Boulevard’s world class burlesque show.
“I sure hope that Candy Apple is performing tonight. She’s Charlie’s favorite.” Mrs. Osborn winked.
“Would I book seats for a night she wasn’t performing?” I asked, still holding the elevator door open for the pair to enter.
My phone vibrated.
Likely Jack wanting to know where I was.
“Of course you wouldn’t. You’re the best host we’ve ever had.”
“That’s great to hear.” I dipped my chin hoping they’d catch my drift but just in case they missed it I added, “Enjoy the rest of your day. Please let me know if you need anything.”
They stepped into the elevator. I moved out of the way to allow the doors to slide shut and practically ran through the private, staff-only halls of the casino, popping out of the back a few feet from the cashier’s cage.
“What’s wrong?” Jack asked as soon as I got close.
“I think I fucked up.”
“Not here.” He flicked his eyes up to the ceiling, indicating both the unobtrusive camera and that we should talk in the suite.
* * *
As soon as Jack closed the door to the suite at the Sky Jewel, I launched in.
“Something’s wrong. Martin was edgy and he had a man with him who wouldn’t tell me his name.”
“What does that mean?”
“Martin didn’t introduce us so I did that thing where you try to prompt the other person to tell you their name.”
Jack stared at me, clearly not understanding.
“I need to start at the beginning—”
