I heard knocking at my door. I had removed the silver jewelry and left it in a wooden bowl I had found on the bedside table for Mei Wah to dispose of, but I wrapped the crucifix in cotton and placed it on the bureau next to my bed. I decided to keep my discovery to myself just in case Tony didn't know everything Thirds could do.

"Come in."

Mei Wah entered. "Tony would like you to join him in the living room, if you please." He smiled. "You look beautiful this evening, ...