Tess sighed and turned back, her eyes capturing his for a moment and then focusing on Deanna. “ I know Dee. I know you want to help, along with my family and yours. The whole thing just sucks. I can’t believe Chad has put me in this position.”
“Damn right it sucks! As for Chad, given what Simon’s found, I can absolutely believe Chad has put you in this position. He’s trying to buy some time by playing nice in the circles that matter. You’re his ticket there and he knows it,” Deanna said. She looked toward Nathan. “I’m hoping with you around, you can throw a wrench in Chad’s plans.”
“Deanna! What are you talking about? Could we leave Nathan out of this?” Tess asked.
“Kind of hard to do that when he’s here. Tonight’s the golf tournament dinner. Did you forget that? Simon said Chad mention
