"Ah, Mr. Lambert, I'm suddenly feeling quite nauseous," Stacy said quietly. "I won't be able to come tonight, so please accept my apologies and enjoy your evening." Jacob nodded and felt relieved. Stacy was only an "invitation by association," so he didn't care whether she joined them or not. "Axel, bring the car around," he demanded loud enough for his bodyguard to hear. "Right away, sir," came a voice from outside the room. "I'll see you downstairs," Jacob told Andrea stiffly. He tried not to react to the smug look on her face before he left the room. "Andrea, what the hell are you doing?" Emily demanded once Jacob was gone. "Me? You should ask him," Andrea answered nonchalantly as she gestured to Andrew. She then detached herself from his side and took her to leave.

