The group was still heading toward the other half of the villa district when Morgan Sterling appeared before them with a graceful woman at his side.
"Flora Bloom, Mr. Bloom, where are you all headed? Since you're in the villa district, why not stop by my place for a visit?" Morgan Sterling smiled at Flora Bloom with practiced familiarity. "I remember you liked milk last time, so I brought two cans for you."
Flora was lolling lazily in Lex Cross's arms. Seeing that Morgan Sterling's enthusiasm was a bit over the top, she quickly said, "There's no need to stop by, but you can just have the milk sent to where I'm staying."
At Morgan Sterling's arrival, Lex Cross's brow furrowed and then smoothed in an instant. He glanced down at the woman in his arms. 'She likes milk? Excellent!'
"Don't bother sending the milk. And you don't need to come over, either."
