Amelie's remark made Kyle feel even more embarrassed. "So you too know who I am? Wow, I'm flattered! And extremely embarrassed now. That was too much for this young man's heart."
Amelie was immune to his charms and only offered him a polite smile in response. The man continued. "Were you having a business lunch here? Good food, I like this place a lot, very suitable for important gatherings. Speaking of which..." He stood a little closer to her and added, "I have just finished an important gathering of my own and I heard something which you might find very interesting."
Mrs. Ashford was doubtful that someone like Kyle Marshall could know something that would be of any importance to her, yet she still wanted to hear him out. "Really? So what did you hear, Mr. Marshall?"
Kyle leaned over, getting even closer to Amelie's face, and whispered, "Someone started quite a rumor about Mrs. Elizabeth Gilmore. If I remember correctly, she is your friend, am I right?"
