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and he did not fancy her, so being seen together suited them both.
    Feeling horny, Billy hopped on his Harley and set off on a hunt.
    It didn’t take him long to find exactly what he was looking for. The girl he spotted was walking along Melrose wearing a denim skirt that barely covered c-level, a skimpy tee – with I like it fast and sweet emblazoned across the front – and wedge-heeled sandals.
    ‘Yo,’ he greeted, pulling up alongside her on his bike. ‘Didn’t I see you last night at SoHo House?’
    She stopped, checked him out, recognized him, couldn’t believe her luck, and twenty minutes later she was in front of him, on her knees beside his pool, servicing him as best she could.
    When it was done he called her a cab and sent her on her way.
    Billy never had any trouble finding girls.
    *   *   *
    Breakfast in Malibu was Lucky’s favourite time of day. She loved to sit out on the deck overlooking the ocean with a glass of fresh orange juice and a dish of cut-up papayas, figs and mangoes. Since she was an early riser, and always up before the rest of her family, she took advantage of the solitude. Early mornings was her time for making plans, deciding what she wanted to do next. Right now everything about The Keys satisfied her. Even Gino was impressed with what she had managed to achieve. She’d built the ultimate prize, the most magnificent complex in Vegas, encompassing everything from a major casino to a one-of-a-kind hotel and luxury condominiums. ‘Put in a racetrack an’ you’re all set,’ Gino had joked.
    She’d smiled. Not such a bad idea. But then Gino always thought big.
    She decided that her next project would be persuading Lennie to take a well-needed break. He was such a workaholic, skipping from one movie to the next. They had a fantastic marriage, but spending more time together would not be a bad thing. There were days and nights she really missed him.
    Her cell rang. It was her New York attorney, Jeffrey Lonsdale.
    ‘Yes, Jeffrey, what’s up?’ she asked, wondering why he was calling her so early.
    ‘Have you been putting out the word that you want to sell The Keys?’ Jeffrey inquired.
    ‘ What? ’ she said, frowning. ‘Why would you say that?’
    ‘Because I keep getting calls from a man representing Jordan Developments. He claims you’re prepared to sell, and that Jordan Developments is ready to buy.’
    ‘That’s total bullshit,’ Lucky said. ‘And who the hell is Jordan Developments?’
    ‘A big real-estate company. I’m looking into it. Just needed to make sure.’
    ‘Jeffrey,’ Lucky said patiently, ‘surely you know that if I was prepared to sell, you would be the first to know?’
    ‘Of course. But Fouad Khan – the Jordan Development representative – seemed very sure and very persistent.’
    ‘Well, tell Mr Kahn to go persist elsewhere. The Keys is not for sale. Not now or ever.’
    ‘Message received loud and clear.’
    ‘Glad to hear it.’
    ‘I must say, Lucky, I thought it had to be a joke. Everyone knows you put your heart and soul into building that complex, so I was certain there was no chance you’d be putting it on the market.’
    ‘You got that right.’
    ‘I’m glad we’ve cleared that up.’
    ‘We have.’
    ‘Then enjoy your day.’
    ‘You too, Jeffrey.’
    ‘Unfortunately it’s raining in New York.’
    ‘Sorry to tell you, but it’s brilliant sunshine here,’ she said, gazing out at the vast expanse of blue ocean.
    ‘Ah, Lucky, you always know how to stick it to me.’
    ‘You’re the lawyer,’ she said, smiling. ‘You should be used to people sticking it to you.’
    ‘Trust you to point that out.’
    ‘Well, anyway, you’re flying to Vegas for the board meeting on Friday, so you’ll get plenty of sunshine then.’
    ‘In a boardroom?’ Jeffrey said dryly.
    ‘Stay the weekend,’ Lucky suggested. ‘I’m throwing a birthday party for Max, it’ll be fun.’
    ‘Maybe.’
    ‘Not maybe, Jeffrey. Say yes. Bring