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CHAPTER 48 The Cost Of Civility

(Jane's POV)

"Red or white, ma'am?"

The waiter's voice barely rose above the clink of silverware and the lazy hush of good music. He held the bottle with grace, label turned outward like a noiseless offer.

I didn't respond immediately.

Across the table, Barry was mid-laugh—something quiet...