“Xenia said, rising and adjusting her dark suit jacket. “If you’ll excuse us, Sydney and I need to have a little chat.” Tossing her blond hair from her shoulders, she fixed her eyes on Sydney. “Girl talk.” Sydney stared on, expressionless. Raymond and George congratulated her. Both men reassured her that she’d do a great job. She thanked them and they left. Xenia walked around her desk. Turning around to face Sydney, she smiled. “Do you like my necklace?” Sydney looked closely at the diamond sol...itaire on its platinum chain. The light hit the beautifully carved gem, sending out a starburst of rainbow colors. Nonplussed by the question, Sydney said, “It’s very nice.” Xenia licked her glossed lips. “Nolen gave it to me for my birthday.” Sydney’s smile faded with a renewed understanding. “That was nice of him.” “That’s the way he is. Money means nothing to him, and he likes beautiful things. He collects beautiful things. You know, the first time he saw me, he sent six dozen long-stemmed purple roses to my office.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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