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

“The Charleston hotel.”

The third.

“The Aspen resort.”

Julian’s face hardened with every page.

“Cross Continental owns those properties.”

“Cross Continental owns the operating companies,” I said. “The real estate is leased.”

“From whom?”

“Me.”

His lips parted.

Sloane whispered, “Julian.”

He ignored her.

I continued.

“The intellectual-property rights to the Mercer continue reading …