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collar and tie were a detraction. He bent forward a little, cocked his head to one side to check the face under her legs.
    ‘Ah, the yoga teacher.’
    Then she remembered – he was a board member. She stood up quickly and tried to look the nonchalant professional she was. ‘How nice. A surprise guest student.’
    His mouth curled up on one side as he took in her tights and singlet top. ‘I don’t think I’d fit into the uniform.’
    ‘Giving up before you’ve even started? What a shame.’
    An eyebrow went north as he slid his hands into his pockets and leaned against the door frame.
    ‘Ethan!’ Lucy was on her feet, impatient now.
    He watched Dee a moment longer before turning to his sister. ‘I didn’t realise you were, ah, busy. I wanted to know when the new Health Life model was going to be in the studio.’
    ‘Thought you’d check her out before the rest of the board, did you?’
    ‘The timing’s getting tight. If she’s not what they’re looking for, there’s no point wasting any more time than necessary on her.’
    ‘Well, you’re looking at her.’ Lucy swept an arm in Dee’s direction.
    Dee smiled, wishing she hadn’t made the crack about giving up, hoping she didn’t seem nervous, which was pretty hard considering that was the overriding sensation since she’d agreed to do the ad.
    Ethan ran his eyes over her as though she was already a photo. ‘So she talked you into it, after all.’
    Dee shifted from one foot to the other, aware her earthy chic was in the bottom of the wardrobe with Amanda’s sparkly dress. ‘I, um, it seemed like a good opportunity.’
    He nodded slowly. ‘I think Health Life could be interested in what you’ve got to offer.’
    Her cheeks grew hot. ‘Well, I wouldn’t want to waste anyone’s time.’
    There was a hint of surprise between his brows, a kink to his mouth. ‘Now who’s giving up before they started?’ He spoke to Lucy. ‘Let me know when the photos are ready. I’d like to see them before they go over to Health Life.’ He turned to leave. ‘See how well art imitates life.’
    ‘Oh, bugger off, Ethan.’ Lucy shut the door behind him.
    Dee didn’t want art to imitate life if it showed how red her face was. The photos hadn’t been taken yet and the model thing was already awful, she thought as she repositioned her yoga mat away from the entrance. Thank God she didn’t have to go through that kind of scrutiny every time she got a job. Although, it felt kind of nice when Ethan approved. Not that she cared what he thought, except in a give-her-the-job kind of way.
    She talked Lucy through standing poses before easing her down to the floor for lower body stretches.
    ‘You have no idea how relieved I am you’re doing the ad.’ Lucy’s voice was muffled as she tried to press her face onto her outstretched leg. ‘John was so angry when I came back to sort out the Health Life drama. I’m meant to be up at the Lake now, relaxing and conceiving. I’m never going to get pregnant at this rate.’
    Six months ago, Lucy let Dee in on the big secret to expand the Roxburgh dynasty. With a private life that was frequently public, Lucy had few people she could talk to about the personal stuff. Dee knew nothing about babies, hadn’t even considered the idea for herself, but was pleased Lucy trusted her enough to share the excitement. So far there’d been no call for celebrations.
    ‘So you can go back to the Lake now?’ Dee stretched her arms wide, urging Lucy to do the same, glad getting her shit together might help Lucy too.
    ‘I’m going back tonight but it’s not really sorted until the board gives the go-ahead,’ Lucy said as she moved. ‘But Ethan’s reaction is a positive sign.’
    ‘Does Ethan work for Roxburgh Advertising, too?’
    Lucy looked insulted. ‘No, RA is my business. He runs Roxburgh Holdings, the parent company, and has assorted other interests, including sitting on the Health Life board. He had to declare a conflict of