CHAPTER 19

          They did. In fact, their table was perfect, along with everything else. It was round about the dessert stage that Audrey realized she was thoroughly enjoying herself, unexpected in the circumstances.

          The four of them got on extremely well, and, although she still felt there was a hint of something else hanging in the air when her glance met James’s, Audrey told herself it was only her sinful imagination.

          He had clearly decided theirs was strictly a platonic relationship, a business friendship, nothing more. And that was good. Of course, it was. Anything more would have been impossible.

          Music was playing, courtesy of a small band, and couples were drifting on and off the dance floor. George was looking tired and for that reason, both women d