Elena felt a prickle of sweat at her hairline. He was observant. Too observant. She had to pivot. She dropped the damsel act and switched to the aloof professional. "Fine. You caught me. I was waiting for the courage to introduce myself. I’ve heard a lot about you, Mr. Thorne."
"Tell you what, Ms. Vance," Julian said, finishing his drink and signaling for the check. "I have a… situation. A property I recently acquired. It comes with a collection of art I need appraised and liquidated quickly. Discreetly." Deceitful Love Limited Series - Episode 1