My ex-husband laughed at me at the entrance to his party and announced, “Come see what’s left of her.” I simply stepped out of the limousine beside the billionaire he feared most, saved the 8:17 p.m. voice message, and let all 60 guests discover the clause that could destroy him.

brought Malcolm along tonight so you could feel vaguely important once again.”

Malcolm rested his hands firmly on the back of his chair and looked directly at Paisley.

“Be extremely careful not to confuse genuine professional companionship with public charity,” he said sternly.

“And you should be equally careful not to confuse professional charity with continue reading …