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Tara pulled her phone off the table. “We’re flying to the big island, then staying at a fancy resort.” Seconds later, she showed him and Sydney the member-only app with a photo of a ritzy hotel.

I need access to that app.

“Tara, I would love to find out more about what you do.” Using her sister’s cover, Sydney said, “I’m a cosmetic consultant, but the industry has changed,a lot. If Tank will let you hang with me for a few, I’d love to learn more about your gig.”

“Really?” Tara asked. “You’d be perfect.”

Teddy fixed his gaze on Sydney. Hereallywas the luckiest. She was his partner in every way conceivable. She picked up where he’d reached a dead end. And she did it with complete finesse.

Smooth as silk.

Teddy guzzled the water, pushed out of the booth. “Take my spot,” he said to Sydney who put her back against the wall.

“Tara, if you’re still talking to Sierra when we open, I got you.”

Tara’s eyes widened. “You’ll seatthe guests?”

“I always help you,” he said.

“You’re right, you do.”

As he locked eyes with Sydney, a smile ghosted across her face. She would get him the information they needed.

Whatever To Serve Man wasreallyup to, it wasn’t good.

Of that he was certain.