Chapter 3

“I wouldn’t think you presumptuous. So…how long are you staying here? Is it just a quick weekend getaway?”

Caryn nodded. “I had some business I needed to attend to, but that was supposed to happen over my dinner that wasn’t. You’d think when it came to money, people would be a little bit more conscientious.”

Brandon’s smile turned wry. “It’s Vegas, ma’am. Nobody is conscientious about their money. Unless they’re losing big.”

When she winced, a flash of alarm shot through him, especially when he saw Seth’s brows draw together.

“Oh, please, don’t call me ‘ma’am.’ I realize you’re just being polite, but now I just feel old.”

“I’m sorry,” Brandon said quickly. “I wasn’t even trying to be polite. I mean…my bosses. They like us to address all the guests as either sir or ma’am. So it’s…really just a habit at this point.”

She looked unconvinced. So did Seth. For a moment, Brandon thought he had botched the entire thing.