"Aren't your demands getting excessive, Mr. Huxley?" Christina's voice was strained with barely contained anger.

Conan smiled, seemingly unfazed. "Don't get upset, Ms. Stevens. It pains my heart to see a beauty like you become Mr. Weller's woman soon. Can any of you imagine wanting something so badly, yet knowing it's forever out of reach?"

Leroy snapped impatiently. "Just get to the point, Mr. Huxley. And remember, no one except Harvey is worthy of Christie."

Conan chuckled. "You're absol