The girl fell for it hook, line, and sinker, forgetting all about James. Just nodded like a shy schoolgirl.

"Run along now."

She split, looking back the whole way.

Mr. Douglas swooped in with some wine. "My bad, Mr. Lancaster. Tonight's setup was garbage. Let me take the heat for that one."

James couldn't be bothered to look at him. Just grabbed his coat and bounced.

"Mr. Lancaster..." Douglas tried to follow but Harrison ...