FIFTY-ONE
"We should celebrate," Xan said after she'd terminated the call with Jo. "Your wedding and Phuong's financial detective work and drinking to the future of your hotel." She had a slight fixed quality to her smile, as if it pained her. "I'll go see if there's any champagne. And before you ask, yes, I'm paying for it." She left the meeting room.
"You were awesome, baby." Jason pulled Phuong into his lap and kissed her soundly. "We should celebrate, but I can think of better ways without wine." He dropped his voice to a whisper. "s*x on the beach. How 'bout it, baby?"
Déjà vu – Norman all over again. "I've never thought of s*x as a good way to celebrate," Phuong protested weakly.
"That's because you've never had it with me, baby. Now, let's head down to the beach, so I can show
