Chapter 51
AlexaNext door, Graham and I settled into a free corner, putting our papers and the computer on top of a tall, metal case and sitting on opposite sides. We split the stack of silent auction sheets and began tallying. He tapped away, using his cell phone as a calculator. “Poppy looks like she’s having the time of her life.”
I thought of how Poppy owned the room and smiled. “She absolutely is. You should see her circulating. Sarah took her around to all the tables. Her charm is probably responsible for most of the take tonight.”
He chuckled. “Do you know what she asked me?”
“For a check? She’s not afraid to ask for the sale,” I giggled.
“No. She asked me why you weren’t my girlfriend.”
“I’m surprised Poppy was able to do that with Candace glued to your side.”
“When I agreed
