He immediately picked up a subtle tension in Fiona and realized, of all of Fiona's circle, this woman was the one she saw as a threat. He moved his left arm around Fiona's back as he shook Marion's hand. He felt Fiona relax a little as she explained that Marion was also in the hospitality industry but dealt with executive travel. She booked rooms in a number of Fiona's hotels for her clients.

Now that he'd met them all Kyle glanced around. "I'm not the only male in our party tonight, am I?"

Fiona grinned at him and the group chuckled at his surprised look.

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