Byron took a long breath. “Okay, don’t be mad at me but… I bought Charmers. And now every single branch of Charmers will carry your brand of clothing.”

“Byron, you promised me you wouldn’t do that!” Emily was so disappointed she was hardly even tempted by the creamy pasta.

“I promised I wouldn’t destroy them,” he said, a sly smile playing about his lips, “and I don’t intend to. I’ve even kept Simone around, though in a slightly less ...