“I told you why I fired Mrs. Barratt last night. The police have arrested her. It’s out of my hands. She’s been charged with conspiracy to commit murder, theft, and whatever else I can think of. Once they arrest Damon, he’ll face similar charges.”He set his cup down. “Your dislike of Dawn is spreading. Mrs. Barratt saw how it upset you and conspired with her brother, my valet, to get rid of her.” His mother choked on her tea, and Gabe sighed. “I’m meeting Dawn for lunch. We’re taking a picnic to the park.”“That sounds…delightful. I’m lunching with Janaya, perhaps we’ll join you.”Gabe rolled his eyes. “You’re not invited.”“It’s a public park, isn’t it?”Gabe bit his tongue and pulled out his phone, texting Blake. Bring as many kids to lunch in the park as you can. Meet at the lion at 12. Mother wants a party. Let’s give her one. Then he rose. “You’ll have to make your own way there. I need the car all morning. Meet by the lion at twelve.”“How do I get there?”“Ask Janaya for a lift,”
