Chapter Forty-Five

Marie’s heart thundered in her chest as he heard the two men coming to the room. She had just spoken with James who had told her that he was calling to give Steven updates on the prank caller. Marie had told him Steven was visiting with father and she had been pleased to hear the wariness in his response. It pleased her to know that not everyone was fooled by William's smoothness. They had spoken some more before Marie told James she would get Steven to call him back.

Marie heard the door swing open as the two men walked into the suite. Feigning disinterest, she picked up Steven’s book, the one he had been reading and stretched out on the bed.

“What are you doing?” He asked, looking pointedly at the book.

“Just some light reading.”

Shaking his head, Steven said,

“I do not like creases or dog ears on my books.”

“Yes, Sir.” Marie answered in a syrupy voice which didn't fool Steven.

He headed to the wardrobe and opened it, bringing out his box. Marie watched from behind her book as he