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BENNETT’S VOICE FLOATED through her phone, sounding even deeper and sexier than ever. “It was great seeing you last night, Ivy. I’ve been trying to reach you all day.”
“Shelly and I have had the music up fairly loud. We’ve been bringing pieces up from the lower level and arranging furniture and accessories around the house.”
“Are the protective services still there?”
“Sticking like Velcro and just as prickly.” She hesitated. “Bennett, I have a favor to ask, and I’d like your advice on it.” She quickly explained how much it would mean to her parents to see the artwork before the FBI agents removed it. “They’ve spent their lives traveling to find artisans around the world to help them sell their work here. They inspired my love of art, and I would love to honor them with this.”
“You
