35Thursday morning, Kate had to get to the office early to arrange for her associate Annie Smith to cover for her that afternoon, in case the lunch date with Mr. Ellis turned into another kind of date. At eleven a.m. Harry called.
“Hi, babygirl. Ready for Alfred?”
“I think so. Ralph said there’d be a conference call with Cora and then a lunch meeting, but he didn’t have any specific agenda.”
“Ellis always sets the agenda, sweetheart, then changes it on the fly. But don’t worry, you’re quick so you’ll be all right. Okay?”
“I guess.”
“Just remember what we talked about. When you’re with him, you’re his. Totally. I expect you to be a perfect little toy for him, understood?”
“Yes, Master,” Kate said, “I understand.” She spoke softly, hoping Annie, sitting at the next desk, didn’t hear he
