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“Stole what?” Harlow asked, knowing perfectly well what her husband was referring to.

“Merchandise.”

“Skincare products. They figured they belonged to me and I would want them,” Harlow fibbed.

“You’re very picky about your skincare products.”

“They didn’t know that. So…we both know the stuff didn’t belong to me. I know it wasn’t yours. Who did the skincare products sitting on my bathroom counter belong to?”

“How do you know it wasn’t mine?” Robert answered her question with one of his own.

“Whatever. They made a mistake. If it’s so important to you, I’m sure the cosmetics can be replaced.”

“What about the champagne? They took it right out of the fridge.”

“Maybe they were thirsty.”

“Very funny.”

Harlow, figuring she’d gone this far, kept going. “By the way, thank you for cancelling my credit cards,” she said sarcastically.

Robert ignored the comment. “Where are you?”

“Why? Are you afraid I might pop in and surprise you? Maybe I’m around the corner. Maybe I’m down the street.”

He swore under his breath. “Don’t antagonize me, Harlow. I’m in no mood for your antics.”

“You’re in no mood formyantics? I wasn’t the one who cleaned out our main bank accounts. You need to put the money back immediately.”

“You knew we were switching the main business and personal accounts to another bank,” Robert said. “I told you about it when I opened the new accounts online last month.”

Harlow felt a hot heat creep up her neck. He was right. Roberthadmentioned moving the money to a different bank, one with better terms. “I forgot. You should have reminded me.”

“Why? You’ve never been worried about it before. It’s because of me, you have money.”

Harlow gritted her teeth. “Who was the one who put in those twelve-hour days on movie sets for weeks on end?”

“Sweetheart deals that you never would’ve gotten without me. You would still be starring in B-list movies.”

“I earned the money,” she snapped. “Send me the information on the new bank and accounts today.”

“I will. Is there anything else you want to air your grievances over?”

“Why were my credit cards cancelled?”

“They were tied to the old bank account you’re so concerned about. New cards are on the way. I’ll have them overnighted to you.”

“And you wouldn’t be concerned if you were me?” Harlow shot back. “I’ve contacted an attorney. You had better not try any funny stuff.”

“What funny stuff?”

“Moving more money, canceling the new credit cards.”Ruining my reputation,she silently added.

“You’re such a b-.”

Harlow cut him off. “Am I? You haven’t seen anything yet.” Her hand shook as she hung up on Robert. Gone were the days she could throw her phone against the wall. Which brought up another concerning issue. She needed to switch her cell phone to another provider before Robert came up with the bright idea to turn her phone off.

“That went over well.” David patted his daughter’s shoulder.