Chapter 49: Play the dutiful wife and mom? You think you qualify?

Diego Santee glanced at Lance Zimmerman-standing respectfully-and gave him a slight nod. "Chairman Zimmerman, thank you for coming." No sooner had he spoken than a stout, middle-aged man beside Zimmerman hurried forward and gave a quick, respectful bow. "Arlo Mabre of Belfield Group. Congratulations, Mr. Santee-may your marriage be blessed with lifelong harmony." The banquet hall, which had just settled, exploded back to life. Jaws dropped; some people were open-mouthed in shock. "Good heavens,...