“Miss Jenkins, I hope my son has not offended you in…”
“Of course he must have done something,” Patricia interrupted Richard's question. “Clearly, he's a jinx who must cause trouble everywhere. Whatever he has done, Miss Jenkins, we have no part in…”
Caroline's displeasure was clear as she said, “What are you talking about? Trouble? Not this one. He owes me a game, that's all.”
Richard was relieved at that. He nodded.
Patricia’s fake smile was immediately on display as she said, “Oh, that's it? For a moment, I thought my silly boy had offended you. A game, you say. You know, Daniel here is a master at…”
“Come with me, Adrian.” Caroline turned away dismissively.
Her personal secret agent bodyguards made room behind her for Adrian to follow.
Patricia reached for the warm scones the ma
