Page 183 of An Unholy Affair
Estelle let out a bitter laugh. ‘You’re not going to believe it. I thought it was some kind of fucking joke, but it’s what they’re registered at Companies House under.’
Eveline’s mind boggled.Bastard Dickhead… Entertainment?No, that wouldn’t work. ‘What is it?’
Estelle shook her head as if she still couldn’t believe it. ‘It stands for “Big Dick Energy Entertainment”.’
‘What does it mean? That Mr Hunter-Savage has a… erm… big…’
‘No. Anyone who calls their company that is guaranteed to have a cock so fucking small, they need a magnifying glass to find it. He doesn’thavea big dick, heisone.’
‘But why the “energy” part? I don’t understand.’
Estelle sighed. ‘My sweet friend. Anyone who has “Big Dick Energy” is so magnetic, they have the gravitational pull of a small moon. They exude confidence and don’t feel the need to justify anything they say or do because they’re so fucking self-assured.’
Eveline cleared her throat. ‘I’ve only met Ja— Mr Hunter-Savage the once, but he does appear quite confid—’
‘Don’t. He’s not confident, he’sarrogant. There’s a big difference.’
Eveline paused, trying to think of what to say. ‘Well, out of the two of you, I think you’ve got more, er,BDEthan he could ever have.’
Estelle slumped onto the sofa, her head in her hands. ‘Thank you, love, but it doesn’t solve anything.’
Eveline sat next to her friend, putting her arm around her shoulder. ‘Is there any way you can get out of it? Have someone else represent the Foxbrooke estate?’
‘I don’t think so. Henry’s looking over the contract now. I wanted to ask Jack if he would take my place if he has the time.’
‘That sounds like a possibility. Why don’t we chat about it over dinner?’
Henry passedhis hand over his frowning face. ‘I’m sorry, Estelle.’
Libby took Henry’s hand and gave it a squeeze.
The mood around the dinner table was sombre as Henry outlined exactly how the estate—and Estelle—couldn’t get out of the contract without incurring huge penalties.
‘We’ve already invested significant time and money into the project and if we pull out, we won’t be able to cover the cancellation fees.’ Henry sighed. ‘And don’t forget you also managed to secureUberGraftas a headline act…’
‘But can’t Jack take my place? And I work behind the scenes?’
‘Me?’ Jack asked.
‘Yeah, sorry,’ Estelle said. ‘You did such an amazing job with the Winter Ball. I wanted to ask if you were interested in helping out with the music and arts festival?’
Jack shrugged. ‘Maybe? Does this mean I have to work with this dude you all hate?’
Henry cleared his throat. ‘Unfortunately, the new amendments to the contract specify that Estelle has to work directly with… In the same office.’
‘The contractsaysthat?’ Connor asked.
‘Yes,’ Henry replied. ‘He’s fuck—messing with me.’ He turned to his sister. ‘Estelle, I’m so sorry. He’s only doing this to get to me.’
‘Henry…’ Eveline began.
‘Yes?’
‘Are yousureabout that?’
He looked blankly at her. ‘Why else would he be doing it?’
Eveline swallowed. Was this a moment when it was better to keep her mouth shut?God, any thoughts on what I should do?
