the door of the waiting Rolls-Royce. "That woman deliberatel

xpression hidden behind her sunglasses. "A small correction," she said, her v

d-rate actress who tries to tr

" she shrieked, pointing a trembling finger at Gia. "It w

f her custom earrings had vanished, and sh

the split second his mother had confronted Kasey, his small, quick fingers had done their

oice steady. "Mr. Sterling, since Ms. Mack is making such a serious accusation

d, phones already out. Mu

ound, there won't be any question about the owner." She let a small, knowing smile touch her lips. "After all, movin

ey's face drained. Her hand fle

ng to scam a little kid?" someone whispered.

ting her young. Kasey was trapped. A search would brand her a l

ars filling her eyes. "Caden, you

deep irritation. "Enough, Kasey," he said, voice flat. "

nsion, fumbled her crystal ball again. It

andkerchief from his pocket, and carefully wiped the dust off. He held it out to Gia, and

e tall, imposing man. In a tiny voice,

p on a locked door. He'd never once spoken to

took Kasey by the arm and guided her fi

He saw the woman, Thea, stroking her daughter's hair. The look in her

and a woman named Martha opened

city traffic, Gia looked up at her mother

ago, she didn't just want your ball. She stole everyth

eyes. "But now, Mommy's going to

match his age. "That man, Caden Sterling. He has to be our fat

ous. "So until we get him away

re right, Leo. Which means we

hed into a fist. "I'll