From Manhattan with Love: A Novella (The Fifth Avenue Series) by Smith Christopher

Author:Smith, Christopher [Smith, Christopher]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Fifth Avenue Productions, Inc.
Published: 2011-11-25T15:00:00+00:00

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When they were dressing, Leana stood in front of the mirror in her dressing room and appraised herself. She was going for a kind of retro thirties look and, as she turned and twinkled in the light, she decided she kind of dug it, even though some would probably say that the dress was too short and too gaudy for such an event.

Not that that would be a surprise. Throughout her life, there always were those who found some reason to tear her down. She didn’t care. She liked the look.

She was adjusting the two diamond necklaces that plunged between her breasts when Mario stepped inside.

“You look handsome,” she said.

“And you look amazing.”

“I hope you don’t think I’m being a pain in the ass about my father.”

“If there’s anyone in your life who also understands a strained relationship between a father and his kid, it’s me.”

“We’re quite a pair,” she said.

“Actually, we are.”

“And by the way,” she said. “When are you planning to call your father?”

His eyes brightened. “I plan on driving out to see him soon.”

She laughed. “You’re so full of shit.”

“What did Addy have to say?”

“Just that he didn’t know about my relationship with Dad, but that he understood. He asked if I knew Jean-Georges Laurent, the businessman. I do, but between us, he gives me the creeps. Harold, who rarely had a bad word to say about anyone, hated him for some reason. Now, I can only imagine why. Laurent is as cut throat as it gets and he might have had something on Harold.”

She shrugged. “But I know how these events work. He’s important, people know him and that’s what matters, especially when it comes to that crowd and to the press. I said I’d be pleased if Jean-Georges gave me the award and Addy said he’d call my father to give him the news.”

Mario fixed his tie. “Think he’ll show anyway?”

“No idea. But he doesn’t want to come near me if he does.” She caught the concerned look on his face and said, “Don’t worry. If he does, I’ll just politely walk away.”

“You know, people haven’t seen you in a long time. They haven’t talked to you since that night. They’re bound to ask you questions. Are you ready for that?”

“I know what they’ll do. I also know what I’ll say.”

“What’s that?”

“That I appreciate their concern but I’m not ready to discuss it. That should end it.”

“Not if a member of the press asks you the question.”

She hadn’t thought of that.

“Want a tip?”

She nodded.

“A simple ‘no comment,’ repeated firmly if necessary, always works.”

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