THEY THOUGHT I WAS JUST AN OLD MAN — UNTIL ONE PHONE CALL DESTROYED THEIR WORLD

« Sweetheart, there is nowhere on earth I wouldn’t go for you. »

Behind me, Simon laughed.

Actually laughed.

« Can we stop the drama? » he said. « She’s exaggerating. »

I turned slowly.

The Easter music still played through hidden speakers.

Children laughed outside.

Guests were arriving.

And standing in front of me was a man who had convinced himself he was untouchable.

Rich family.