Chapter 57. Socializing with Enemies

Samira couldn't believe her ears.

"Was Venice here?"

"Yes. She said Brendon needed something he'd forgotten in the office and I let her in and came to the kitchen, and after that I didn't see her again. I haven't left."

"What a cheeky woman." Mr. Miles said smiling. "Brendon has impeccable taste in women. I saw her leave the room with a red rose in her hand."

"I'll call Brendon to find out what he said in the note."

"Ah! That won't be necessary. He just wanted you to have lunch with him. He asked you to go to the office and then you'd leave together."

Samira looked angrily at Lurdes. How dare she tell her what was or wasn't necessary for her to do. She recognized how important that woman was to Brendon, but that didn't give her the right to make the decisions. Samira felt violated in her autonomy and was about to discuss it with Lurdes, when Mr