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“It’s not about my happiness, Evelyn. It’s about boundaries. It’s about knowing your place. Clients come to Ma Maison because of our reputation. We vet clients, assign them to the escort we think would be the best match. We help you, but we do not work for you. You work for Ma Maison. And if you stop abiding by our rules, you are free to find other employment.”
“Fine.” I grit my teeth. “I’ll do it. Book it. Tell me where and when.”
“It’s already booked. The client’s in Texas. Dallas actually. Considering you’re in Dallas I thought this was meant to be.”
“When?”
“Tomorrow night. A wedding. A new client wants a date for a wedding.”
How am I going to get away from Dylan? “He can’t go stag?”
“Does it concern you why he wants to drop five thousand on a date that lasts six hours?”
“Where and when?”
“The Sycamore Pines Country Club. He passed background checks. You’ll meet him at the club. 6 p.m. It’s a society event. Wear something upscale. Conservative cocktail attire. I’m thinking you packed that for your road trip with Dylan McAlister, who I’d love to throttle by the way.”
“Leave Dylan out of this.”
“That’s difficult, Evelyn.”
“It was my decision to travel with him.”
“It was a bad decision.”
“It was the best decision of my life. I’d do it again in a heartbeat.”
She hangs up.
How in the hell am I going to explain to Dylan that I’m leaving? I’ll just tell him I need a few hours away. That I need a few hours to talk privately with Mom. Facetime with her.
A text comes in from Amelia.
Amelia: All’s cool with your place.
Amelia: I’m watering the plant in your kitchen.
Evie: Great.
Evie: Hey, can you do me a favor? Text me tomorrow around 5:30.
Evie: Need an excuse to get out of something.
Amelia: Sure thing.
Amelia: By the way you got a letter.
Evie: My name typed. No return address?
Amelia: Yes.
Evie: Open it.
Amelia. K.
Amelia: Another letter from Fan.
My stomach flip-flops.
