The dinner lasted for about two hours. Everybody was talking in low voices. The two bodyguards stood outside the lanai. Ginny and Gillian cleared the dirty plates and utensils. They left the glasses and a bottle of brandy, which Sam had produced after dinner.Jamil was explaining something to Rye earnestly. The younger man remained enigmatic while listening intently.Gillian glanced at his direction sporadically. She wanted to catch his eye but he was elusive.When Ginny started yawning, Gillian took the opportunity to escape."You're sleepy, Ginny. Say goodnight to everyone."Ginny came near Sam and kissed him on the cheek. "Goodnight, Sam! Goodnight, Mr. Jamil and Sir Rye! Goodnight, everyone!" She waved to the two bodyguards."Goodnight, Ginny." Sam stood up to give Ginny a chaste kiss on the forehead.Gillian bowed her head wordlessly in the direction of the men. Her lips remained unsmiling and her eyes lowered as she bade a silent goodnight. Her throat tightened as they walked ins
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