Knowing a command wouldn't sway her, Ferdinand lowered his voice.

"Look, just... just do it, okay? Mrs. Cruz doesn't want any drama with the press. If word gets out that Jessie was a mess at a public event, we're all in trouble."

Kathy rolled her eyes.

"She'll be in trouble for getting drunk and not drinking responsibly, not me."

"The F&F brand will be in trouble, so you will be, too," Ferdinand replied impatiently.

Kathy wasn't in the mood to be bothered. She ...