She poured herself a glass and retired to her room.Today had been the first day since Tuesday that she had been able to focus on her work. Michael's o...fer on Tuesday evening had bowled her over. She had been almost completely unable to think of anything else since then. Her work had piled up terribly. Today, finally, she had been able to force herself to stay on task. She had torn through her work like a whirlwind. She was quite proud of herself and basked in the sense of satisfaction.In her. ”“And you know damned well that Jennifer and Josie will not take a penny from you for anything.”I nodded, “I know. It’s the principle of the thing, for both sides. Offer. They’ll refuse. But offer, please.”“Got it,” Elyse said. “And I’ll work with Kara to help ‘Miss Pink’ get the girls’ room decorated.”“Did Bethany decide on her move-in date?” Abbie asked.“I think it’s the 25th, but someone check with her, please. Elyse, did you decide about Atlanta?”“I think it’s OK,” Elyse said. “Shall we ask. It smelled like eggs and bacon, and my mouth salivated as I knelt beside him on the kitchen floor. That smells good, Master, I purred. He smiled down at me and we chatted. The usual married couple topics: friends, family, work. The sort of breakfast conversations youd see at any house across America. Bacon and eggs didnt take long to cook, and soon he dumped the eggs and bacon into my bowel before setting it before me. Like a bitch, I eagerly dug in with my face. Eat that food like a bitch!. He was a man about 15 years older than Percy. He looked normal if you discount the perfect clothes, the perfect hair, and the perfect smile. He looked exactly like your average rich man except for the eyes. The eyes were dead and they returned nothing when you looked into them. As his eyes had surveyed him, a chill had run up Percy's spine. If this was how the Don's eyes regarded a friend, Percy would hate to be an enemy."Of course I remember you. I hope the years have been good to you," was.