Chapter 138

On Monday, I left early for Wharton's estate. I'd been calling him Suki's client or patron for so long, I'd forgotten he must have a name.

"Hey, early bird. Suki may not be here for an hour. She's usually late anyway," Jackson said.

"I know. I thought it might give us more time to talk."

"No one to nag while the husband's out of town, hey?" Jackson said, smiling.

"Something like that."

"Well, if you need a stand in, you can nag me for the next hour," he teased. "I'm a big boy, I can take it."

"Actually, I understand we have mutual acquaintances. I wanted to talk about them if you can."

"Depends on what you want to know. I don't kiss and tell."

I moved over to the golf cart and away from the other guard. Jackson said something to his partner and joined me on the cart.

"Nice to know you don't kiss and te