Chapter 55

“What they did to her was what got me interested in coming to one of these.” It was the truth, after all, even if not exactly how she would probably take it. “I heard it was fucking gorgeous.”

“Oh, it was. It was a good show, all around. They put her in some interesting poses, and allowed a lot of interaction. I was a little surprised Andre chose something as static as your work after that, but I suppose he was interested in playing it safe. I mean, what you’ve done is less likely to bring the cops sniffing around, right?”

He knew it was irrational, but part of Gideon bristled at her words. Static. Safe. In all his existence, those were two words that had never applied to him. Ever.

Bitch.

“That’s the sign of a good organizer,” he said. “He knows how to mix it up. Keep a balance so the guests don’t get bored. Xavier’s done well having Andre in charge.”