The CEO's Wife is A Badass novel · Chapter 13 of 24
Chapter 13: The Tenth Lantern
Scott read the headline over my shoulder with paint on his ribs and no shirt on.
"She chose the date," I said.
"Crane chose it."
"Why would he want me on a stage next to her?"
"He doesn't." Scott took the phone out of my hand. "He wants the nine hung behind her before anyone looks closely."
My phone buzzed again from his palm.
It was a text from Philippa, and it was one line.
Rupert is coming to breakfast at ten to discuss my insurance. Come hungry and keep your mouths shut.
We showered in four minutes and left the attic door open to air out the turpentine.
At ten the dining room held five chairs again, and Rupert Crane took the one at Philippa's left.
Blair sat beside him in cream silk, and she looked rested in a way that made me want to throw the toast.
She smiled at me.
"Siobhan, you're up early. Or you never went to bed."
"I painted a little."
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