“I am sorry to have to disappoint you, Justin. But I know that Tony and I are well matched.” She smiled up as though Justin had answered her. “Yes, yes, there is a slight difference in our ages and he needs my money—but with all that, there is a chance for real love, I think. It seems I am as much a gambler as Tony, for I am willing to take my chances on that. And I could never have married Mark, my dear.” “I am very sorry to hear that, Claudia,” said a voice behind her. Claudia nearly fell off the sofa. “What are you doing here at this hour, Mark? Who let you in?” She was so furious at having her privacy violated that she didn’t even care what he had overheard. “I came at once when I heard Ashford had escorted you home. I was afraid you would succumb to his wheedling charm, and now I hear that you have. James let me in.” “Well, I will have to speak with James in the morning,” replied Claudia, getting up and walking to the door. Mark blocked her way. “Oh, no, you are not leaving yet.”
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