“What? Aren't you glad to see me?" Marilyn sensed the joy in Raymond's tone, but she asked knowingly.

Quick to respond, Raymond said, "Oh, I'm so glad to see you! Where are you? Shall I send a car?"

"No need to send a car. Dad and I are already at your villa. Could you come outside, please?"

Marilyn's voice rose, ensuring her father could catch Raymond's accommodating tone.

Sending a car to pick them up? Jaxon inwardly preened at the offer of a car. This, he felt, was his due respect.