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is faltering. I wonder how Malcolm let the business get into such bad shape?”
    Geoff shrugged. “His obsession with flying around theglobe probably contributed to it. Or, as we all know, his obsession with women.”
    Steven couldn’t help but chuckle. At the end of the day that might be what had cost Malcolm the cutting edge he’d had when he was younger. That was a mistake that Steven was determined not to make.
    He liked to think he’d gotten the best skills from both his parents. From his mother, Lynn Grandings, a Nobel Prize-winning physicist, he’d learned to apply the scientific method to every aspect of his life and to be methodical about planning, but he’d also been introduced to some of his mum’s crazy ideas. She always said that progress was made from ideas that others thought were…whacked. And from Malcolm he’d learned that winning at all costs was the most important thing.
    “I forgot to mention to Henry that I have made arrangements for Fashion Quarterly to interview our mothers and us.”
    “What? Why would a fashion magazine be interested in us?” Geoff asked.
    “Our mums were all very fashionable women in their day and the editor-in-chief thinks that you and Henry are fashion-forward now. She’s going to do photo shoots of each us with our mums near something related to our business units. The editor-in-chief wants to assign a writer to interview all three of us and Malcolm. I’m not sure what his health is like, so I don’t know if that will be possible.”
    “I’m not too keen on talking about myself and I don’t know that my mum will agree, but the airline could use a boost. As long as they stick to that angle, I’ll do it.”
    “Good. I’ll have my assistant send the details. And now I have to go.”
    “Me, too,” Geoff said. “Thanks for dropping by.”
    “You’re welcome. I guess it’s time we got to know each other.”
    “Past time,” Geoff said.
    The men walked out together and there were photographers waiting outside. Steven stayed back and watched the mayhem that surrounded Geoff. There were questions about his distant cousins, the royal princes, and questions about his mother. All of which Geoff brushed off as he walked to his own car, ignoring the photographers.
    After the pack of paparazzi had left, Steven left as the valet brought his car to the front. After meeting with his half brothers, he knew he was going to win the challenge that Malcolm had thrown down, but he wondered if it would fill the empty hole in his soul.
     
    The restaurant that Steven had chosen was classy, but had a homey atmosphere. The décor was distinctly African and the lighting was low, offering them a sense of privacy.
    The details of the interviews weren’t something she could talk about with him now. She had to talk to her staff writers and she wanted to see if Freddie could line up an interview with Malcolm before she made any decisions.
    “Thank you for letting us go ahead with our shoot. I’m sure I don’t need to tell you how much it cost us to just wait around.”
    “You’re very welcome,” Steven said. He’d ordered a bottle of white African wine to go with their dinner and lifted a glass to toast after the sommelier had brought it to them and Steven had approved it.
    “To winning combinations,” he said.
    She nodded and tipped the bell of her glass toward him. Their glasses clinked together and she looked into his eyesas she took her first sip. He watched her the entire time, which she thought was interesting. He seemed like someone who was shallow and only concerned about his own needs, but he was definitely paying attention to her. He watched every expression on her face and she felt as if he wanted to make sure she enjoyed herself tonight. That was out of character for the man she’d met five years ago.
    A bouquet of flavor erupted on her tongue as she swirled the sip of wine though her mouth. It was crisp and dry and had the subtle flavor of fruit to it. Not