Chapter 24

Lyle glanced at his cup, surprised to see that he must have drunk most of it without being aware he had as it was almost empty, and told her he would. Apparently Damien had, too, because he moved his cup so she could refill it as well as Lyle’s.

They dropped their discussion for a while as they concentrated on eating.

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Eventually, when their immediate hunger was sated, Damien asked, “Where do the actors come from?”

“According the Mr. Radclyffe, he hired them through a local talent agency.”

Damien made a mental note to verify that with his boss, as he’d neglected to ask him during their discussions about the party. He had a feeling at least of few of them would be Radclyffe employees, keeping an eye on the other actors and the guests. Too much is riding on his making certain that Lyle’s safe. He’d be stupid not to bring in some of his own people.He chuckled. “So you’ll be dealing with prima donnas.”

“Hell, I hope not. That’s the last thing we need.”