He glanced over his shoulder — people were watching. He forced a thin smile, but his eyes stayed cold.
Before he could say more, Richard Hayes, his biggest investor, appeared.
“Evelyn! What a pleasure,” Richard beamed, shaking my hand. “Daniel, you didn’t say she’d be here. She was always the face of your best campaigns.”
I returned his warmth. “Richard, it’s wonderful to see you. I’ve actually started something of my own — perhaps we can talk later?”
“I’d be delighted,” he said.
