Chapter 4

"She has a personal driver and bodyguard? She must be very rich or come from a wealthy family!" George remarked when Edmond told him about Alice.

"That doesn't matter."

"It matters a lot, my friend. She's going to try to lure you with her money, but you must not be swayed. Such women are usually dangerous."

"That is not an issue. If I want to be involved with her, it would be because I want to and not because of her money."

"What are you saying? You're a married man, you can't be getting involved with other women."

"I don't have a wife anymore, remember, which means I can do as I please."

"Don't say that, Edmond."

"Don't act like you aren't hooking up with that waitress girl."

"At least I'm not married."

"So what do you want me to do? Sit around and wait for Juliana to return? I don't see that happening any time soon, it's been a week. She made her decision and I have made m