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Miguel relaxed in the elevator as he ascended to his floor. “Merci,Aimee. I’ll take it from here. You go ahead and enjoy the rest of your day off. Tomorrow I’ll need you to make some phone calls about a boat.”
He could practically hear her smile on the other end. “Already getting into the sailing game again, are we,Monsieur?”
“A man needs some comforts of home. Have a good day, Aimee.” He hung up before she could ask more questions.
Sure enough, a letter awaited him on the kitchen counter. While it was addressed to him, the return address was a crypticLCand nothing more. Nevertheless, Miguel knew what it was right away. What else couldLCstand for other than Le Château?
He tore it open, finding one simple piece of rice paper emblazoned with a fleur-de-lyse header.
“You are cordially invited to act as patron to resident Judith,”the letter began.“We will accept starting bids of $30,000 this next week.”There were instructions on how to bid, as well highlights of the perks included with being a patron.
Miss Judith certainly wasn’t cheap, now was she? Miguel was under no illusions. That was a per month fee, not a one-time one. On the other hand, he wouldn’t have to pay for any of her services… and would have a lot more leeway.
Really, he would be paying thirty grand on her over a few months. What was the harm of putting in the starting bid? He would be saving money, and making both him and Judithveryhappy.
