“I think you should reconsider giving Paxton a chance, Rina,” Sandra said while running behind Rhiannon. Rhiannon stopped abruptly and gave Sandra a harsh look. “I mean... If someone like Paxton wanted to ‘buy me,’” Sandra continued, undeterred, “I’d let him.” “Sandy, please stop talking about Paxton or go home right now.” Sandra’s eyebrows knitted as she watched the river. “But Rina… A foundation? How bad can he be if he gives a fortune away for a cause like that?” “He’s trying to manipulate us all with this new idea. He’s using his money to create this new image of the good guy. It’s a trick, Sandy!” “Well, if he did this to win you over, I think it’s sort of… sweet.” “Believe me, Paxton’s not sweet. He’s a heartless, controlling freak.” “Sweetie… Paxton thought badly about you

