Soon we are at the makeshift door in the garden to receive guests. They have all paid a sum to be here and will soon be spending more money on the auction of valuables.

Several people, whom I have never seen before, greet me. I meet a lot of new people at the party; I cannot remember everyone's name. I spot Joanna about three spaces back. Ha-ha! Let's see who Mr. Ghost is!

The man with her is a blond with trimmed hair, honey-coloured eyes and about as tall as Hunter. As soon as he catches sight of my boyfriend, he breaks into a wide smile.

“This is Mr. Model,”...