CHAPTER 45

  That people and relationships were not always the way they appeared.

  He wondered whether his loyal Head of Security had known Antonia had been sleeping with his brother.

  "Thank you, Emilio. I'll deal with it."

  "Will you still be attending the fundraising dinner, sir?"

  Casper frowned. "Yes, of course."

  "The car will be ready at seven-thirty, sir."

  "One question, Emilio." Casper lifted a hand and the bodyguard stopped. "Which engagement did she cancel?"

  Emilio met his gaze. "The opening of a new family centre for children from split families, sir. It was an initiative designed to give lone parents support and children the opportunity to spend time with male role-models." He hesitated and then bowed. "I'll arrange the car for later."

  Casper stood still for a moment.

  Then he cursed long and fluently, cast a frustrated glance at the volume of work on his desk, and turned his back on it and strode through the private apartments looking for Holly.