Chapter 11When I ring the bell Francis answers.
“Is Marjorie out?” I ask when I enter the wide hallway.
“Yes, she's out. Actually, she's at your house, visiting Patricia. I thought you'd know that, but then I guess not. Even you can't always know everything.”
He seems tetchy, irritated by being in my company.
“I've been expecting you to call for a chat, Danielle. I just wasn't sure when, but it's better sooner than later. Before you begin an embarrassing conversation, I'd just like to say that Marjorie is aware of my girlfriend, Monique. I've been seeing her for some time, and now she's working for me as my P.A., but that's because she's good at the job, not because she's my girlfriend. And besides, it's nobody's business what I get up to in my private life as long as I do my job.” he
