The Payback Assignment

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“This hardly seems like the time or place for this conversation,” Marlene Seagrave said between sips of champagne. “I’m not sure I’m ready to ruin my figure that way.”

Adrian Seagrave scanned the room, his eyes sliding over the other wealthy couples.

“You may have been a beauty contest winner when I married you…”

“I think maybe that’s why you married me,” she said.

“…but too much good living has already loosened your figure, my dear. Before you grow too far, I want an heir.”

Marlene spun off under the grand chandelier. Her shorter husband had to sprint to keep up with her. Marlene inspected the other wives as she passed through the festive crowd. She was younger than most of the women in the Canfield Casino that evening, because Mrs. Whitney generally invited old money to her Saratoga Springs soirees. But many of these more mature women looked great. Better than Marlene had lately, she had to admit to herself. Her legs were not what they once were, back when she was Miss North Carolina, and her abdomen had swelled just a bit with what women called a pooch. Still, her complexion was as clear as ever, her natural blonde hair retained just the right amount of curl, and she knew her face was still striking.

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