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“Of course.” She returned the shades to her eyes. “Maybe we’ll have a chance to work together in the future.”
Beatrice doubted that, but kept it to herself. “Enjoy Paris.”
“When will you be back?” Vivi asked.
“Two weeks, if things go as planned,” Julia said.
“We’ve scheduled a girls’ night on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving,” Vivi volunteered. “You’re welcome to join us.”
What?
Parker nodded. “We don’t discuss work, but there will probably be margaritas involved.”
Beatrice cut her gaze to each of them. “I’m sure Ms. Torrison is busy.”
“I’d love to join you.” Julia opened her driver’s door. “I’ll text you when I’m home for the details.”
“See you then,” Vivi said with a wave.
They watched her drive off and Beatrice shook her head in dismay. “You two are going on Santa’s naughty list.”
Vivi bumped her shoulder against Beatrice’s as they walked back into the compound. “You’re the one working on world domination. This is a small step in expanding SFI’s opportunities, as well as your own.”
“Yeah,” Parker added, teasing in her voice. “Besides, Santa and I are tight. There are advantages to being on his naughty list.”
Vivi chortled and Beatrice found herself grinning. “Do not put images in my head that I can’t erase.”
Inside, Connor came to attention. “We cool, boss?”
“Yes,” she told him, smiling and tucking the envelope under her arm. She was framing the damn thing and hanging it on her office wall. It was nothing but a piece of paper, yet it meant everything to her. “We are very, very cool.”
