Chapter 20 The Uninvited Guest

• The tension in the villa broke not with a shout, but with a calculated move from Michael.
• As Eleanor prepared to launch another verbal assault on Evelyn, Michael's phone rang, or at least, he made it appear so.
• "Mom," Michael interrupted, his voice cool and official. "The office in Spain just called about your new skin care line. There are reports of severe allergic reactions. I've already prepped the private jet; you need to head back and handle it yourself!"