Revenge is a dish best served with champagne
Better whet those appetitesâMariella Marshallâs children are coming for their weekly family dinner; only, this menu is complete with a juicy side of drama. And nobody does drama like Mariellaâs backstabbing sister, Ana. But of course, every good hostess knows to save the best for lastâand this supper of secrets is no exception. The Marshalls had better leave room for dessert, because there is one more shocking dish they wonât want to miss!
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Chapter One
Gabe looked from his cousin to the housekeeper, mentally assessing the situation. Tension crackled in the air. Lucâs eyes flashed with anger, whether at Vanessa or from being interrupted, Gabe couldnât tell. In contrast, the beautiful housekeeperâs big chocolate-colored eyes were filled with tears.
Something was wrong between these two, and like a bloodhound on a scent, Gabe was determined to get to the truth. âWhat the hell is going on in here?â
âItâs nothing,â Luc muttered, pulling his cell phone out of his pocket and studying the screen.
âIâm simply upset about Mr. Marshall,â Vanessa said quickly, unwilling to meet Gabeâs gaze, âand the toll this accident is having on Mrs. Santiago-Marshall and the rest of the family. Luc was offering some words of comfort and encouragement.â
âRight,â Gabe answered. In his experience, members of a house staff didnât become emotionally involved in the lives of the people who paid them. As long as the weekly check kept coming, why would someone like Vanessa care so much about Harrisonâs well-being?
The Fixer had ensured none of Harrisonâs children suspected their father had a wandering eye. But as far as Gabe knew, his uncle hadnât ever had a dalliance with the young housekeeper. Which led Gabeâs thoughts back to Luc.
Gabe eyed his cousin carefully, but Lucâs face was an unreadable mask even as his icy blue stare landed back on the housekeeper.
Vanessa swiped at her cheeks. âI need to check on Mrs. Santiago-Marshall,â she whispered and hurried away.
Gabe could have sworn her fingers brushed Lucâs as she moved past. Interesting.
âHave you heard anything new about my dad?â Luc demanded, hands on hips.
It was a conspicuous change of subject, but Gabe played along. No sense alerting Luc to his suspicions regarding Vanessa at this point.
âYour fatherâs condition is unchanged,â Gabe answered, frustration creeping up his spine. âWeâre waiting to hear back from another doctor, this one in London.â
Of all the situations heâd fixed over the years, his numerous skills couldnât seem to do anything to help the one man who meant the most to him.
Gabe hated feeling powerless. It reminded him too much of his childhood before heâd come to live with his aunt and uncle at Casa Cat. Any kid would have been happy to be raised on the stunning Spanish revival estate. The massive theater room in the basement and the enormous pool had made the Marshall kidsâplus Gabeâthe envy of all their friends. But Gabe was mostly grateful for the love and stability his aunt and uncle had shown him.
Luc gave a curt nod. âWhat about Rafe and Elana? Have you heard how their trip to Paris is going?â
Gabe bit back his annoyance at being interrogated by his cousin. Luc assumed Gabe was content to be the familyâs workhorse, keeping tabs on individual schedules like a social secretary. He had no idea how much influence Gabe truly wielded behind the scenes. Gabe took a deep breath before answering. His power in this family was indisputable, even if no one other than Harrison understood that.
âThey get home today,â he said, earning another nod from his cousin. âIâve arranged a car to pick them up at LAX.â