HE GAVE HIS MISTRESS MY PADDLE. HE FORGOT THE AUCTION HOUSE BELONGED TO ME

when borrowers missed payments.

“What was pledged?”

Naomi was silent for one beat too long.

“Several assets. Two hotel management contracts. Julian’s personal shares. And a group of Mercer collectibles listed as marital property.”

My hand tightened around the porcelain handle.

“What collectibles?”

“A collection of rare coins.”

The room seemed to narrow around continue reading …