The Cross Family
she said, evenly.
“Oh good,” the woman breathed, relieved and disappointed in equal measure. “Though it’s not as if a little financial… creativity is unusual, hm? New wealth makes people clumsy.”
Cameron’s smile thinned. “I don’t think you want this conversation on the record,” he said pleasantly.
But the woman was already pivoting, her eyes snaring another guest. “Phoebe, darling—you remember Damon’s ex-wife? The Crosses have taken her in. Isn’t it marvelous? A modern fairy tale.”