Mitch watched the ladies get seated as Paul slid up beside Karla, a grin spread over his face. With a tilt of his head, he gestured to the five women. “Looks like Mom is taking over."
“Don't call her Mom."
“I knew hiring you was going to be good for business. I just thought it would be men who came to see you and not your mother." He gave a chuckle before turning and walking back to his end of the bar.
Karla just stood there and sighed. She didn't want her worlds to collide. Her mother was not supposed to be here. It bothered her.
It didn't, however, bother Betty Harper. She acted as if Karla wasn't even there as her and her friends danced with each other as well as with whoever wanted to join them, and drank like sailors on shore leave. She was happy that her mother was back out and h
