Chapter 53

“All right. We’ll get in touch with him. Are you all set for this trade show? We’ve contacted several designers to loan us a gown for you to wear. You have to be impeccable. I’ve hired Mimi and Joyce to be there to dress you and do your make-up.”

I sighed. “I didn’t realize this was going to be so involved.”

“Don’t worry. There’ll be a lot of people there to help you. Everything will be prepared. You’ll just have to smile and be charming…and beautiful.”

“Damn! That’s the hard part.”

“We’ll make the plane reservations for you and a companion and book the hotel room. I’ll take care of everything for you.”

“You don’t need to book a flight. We’ll probably go on Car’s plane.”

Jane was silent for a moment. Then she said. “Car? Car Weldon? You’re involved with her?”

“Is that a problem for you?”

“No. I’m just surprised. I know of her. I don’t know why, but I never imagined you with Car Weldon.”

“I know I mentioned her name,” I said.