Over the next two days, photos of the stunning couple touring Provence hand in hand were accidentally snapped by the paparazzi and circulated in River State. There were pictures of them in lavender fields, under grapevines, sharing dinner in five-star restaurants...
The man was as handsome as a god, the woman as enchanting as a peach blossom.
The River State business community was startled: Gem Atkinson was safe.
In response, the once volatile stocks of Atkinson Group soared straight upward.
River State, International Airport.
VIP Lounge.
Plump little Audrey squirmed restlessly in Daniel Atkinson's lap.
"Don't worry, sweetie, your father will be here soon," he reassured.
Audrey snorted indifferently, "I'm not eager to see him. I'm eager to see Forsythia."
Her denial was transparently insincere...
Daniel just chuckled.
With the broadcast announcement of the 'Air France...' flight, Audrey hopped off Daniel's lap and ran towards the VIP channel.
