Page 32 of An Epic Voyage

She shot him a quelling glare.

“I think you two should get together,” Jinger decided.“You make a cute couple, and when you work for me, you’ll get to see him all the time.”

Jinger might’ve thought she was being smooth, but it wouldn’t work.“Let’s take those patches off.”When she removed them, the swelling was gone.

Jinger peered into the mirror and probed her face.“It’s like the bags were never there.Indigo, you are incredible.”

“Nah, that would be Proderm, the company that makes the patches.”

“No, it’s all you.I was out late at a movie launch one night and had bags the next morning.Pammy tried foundation to disguise them.I looked like a pufferfish.I should’ve fired her on the spot,” she groused.

Indy applied Jinger’s heavy makeup and fixed her hair in a casual style for the day.Jinger raved about her skills while Jordy dressed her in a halter top and denim shorts over a yellow bikini.

Jinger stood in front of the full-length mirror and admired herself.Indy realized this must be a daily ritual.

“Look at me.I’m so gorgeous.The most beautiful woman in the world.”

Indy didn’t dare glance at Jordy.

Jinger clapped her hands together.“We will have such a good time tonight at dinner, Indigo.”

“Excuse me?”

“Didn’t Griffin tell you?You two will be joining Benny and me for drinks and dinner in Benny’s private dining room.

“Oh, we couldn’t—”

“Nonsense.Griffin has already accepted.You’ll get me ready first, and then you can take care of yourself.You might want to wear makeup, a nice dress, you know, actually make an effort with your appearance.Men appreciate women who take the time to look good for them.”She clapped her hands again.“Okay, I’ll see you later.”

She flounced out of the room before Indigo could cuff her upside the head.

Jordy pretended to call after her.“Uh, hello?What am I, chopped liver?”He shook his head.“I’ve never been invited to eat with them before.”

“Well, you’re welcome to go in my place.”

“Oh, no.I don’t want to be on the receiving end of one of her colossal hissy fits.When I say they aren’t pretty, I’m completely understating them.”

While she wasn’t happy to have to spend more time with Psycho Jinger and Handsy Van Houten, she was looking forward to sampling the food of his world-renowned chef.And being with Griffin.

Jordy stroked his chin with his index finger and thumb as he studied Indigo.His eyes brightened and he snapped his fingers.“I’ve got it.”

Before she could ask whatitwas, he disappeared.A few seconds later, he returned with a gown.“This will look amazing on you.Take off your sundress.You can leave on your undergarments for now.”

“In case you haven’t noticed, I’m about five inches taller and thirty cup sizes smaller than Jinger.”

Jordy pursed his lips.“Trust me.”

He was the expert.She removed her clothes and allowed him to drape the blue-violet fabric over her head.Jordy worked with the material and then nodded.He turned her toward the mirror.Indy stared in shock.It was a little big in the bust, but otherwise, it fit perfectly.The sleeveless halter dress fastened around her neck and crisscrossed over her back.She would have to remove her bra and possibly her panties so they didn’t show.“You are worth every penny they pay you.”

“I am,” he agreed.“I’m also taking a page out of your book and quitting when we get back from the island.”

Indigo turned to face him.“No one deserves to be subjected to her verbal abuse.It’s borderline criminal.Plus, your talent is being wasted on her.It needs to be shared with the world.”

“Thanks.You are good for the ego.I’ve already made more money from this gig than I ever thought possible.I have enough to open the boutique I’ve planned for years.”

“Good for you!You’re doing the right thing for your peace of mind.By the way, I’d love to own a Jordy Crier original design.”

“I’ll create one especially for you.Now, take that dress off.I need to make a few tweaks.I’ll have it ready for you tonight.”