Chapter 136 – Big Plans

• “All right,” Christian says, unconsciously straightening his shoulders as his face and his voice fall into a much more business-y sort of mode. He reaches for the salt, the pepper, and the sugar, placing all three next to each other on the table, presumably to help illustrate his plans. “Three different parties, yes? Now, two of them are in the same family. Which ones?”
• “The salt and the pepper,” I say instantly, tapping each.
• “What?” Christian asks, spinning his head to look at me like I’m crazy. “No, the salt and the sugar. They’re the same color.”