“I’ve contacted the estate agent to let her know that I’ll be making an offer on this place,” Natasha said.

“But. . .” Theo started, but her voice was resolute.

“It has a garden, views, a fully equipped kitchen, a fenced-in pool, it’s close to the stores and schools, and of course you’ll have your own security detail. It also has this. . .” She indicated one of the floor-to-ceiling glass walls. “It’s perfect for you.”

He nodded gloomily, watching as Nikki tugged on the leg of her mother's pants as she tried to indicate that she wanted to show her something she had spotted through the window. Natasha looked...