Vincent’s POV:

“Oh! Se– I mean Mr Halstead! You’re here for Penelope right? I’m sorry, you just missed her.”

“Do you have any idea where I might find her?”

“I’m really sorry. Penelope is a very busy woman these days. You know work with the gallery and meeting clients and everything….whew! I doubt you’ll find her easily.”

Seraphina is lying to me. Her eyes dart to the side, and she doesn’t meet my gaze. I know that Penelope is just past her. She’s probably listening in now. I know she is.

It sends a thrill through my body. “Ah, I see,”

“Is there anything you’d like me to tell her?”...