Page 28 of The Princess Home for Christmas

He pointed down at the earth far below. “Ladies, I’ll give you free tickets to the tree lighting tomorrow if you keep this quiet.”

One of them looked at him even more closely. “So you’re really Thomas?”

He shrugged. “Would you guys like the tickets? Our VIP guests?”

They shared looks with each other and then nodded. “Yeah, sure!”

“Excellent. Give me your addresses and I’ll have them delivered today.”

They scribbled notes with addresses and then put fingers up to their lips, promising secrecy.

Dahlia appraised him. “Brilliant move.”

“Let’s hope it works.”

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