The receptionist ushered a man into Emma's office at the auction house. "Pleased to meet you, Mr Meyer. What can I do for you?"
The man smiled and shook her hand. "Please. Call me Oliver." He sat down opposite her and produced a small oil painting from his briefcase. "An aunt bequeathed this to me. I'd like your opinion whether I should insure it."
Emma examined the painting and looked for a signature. Recognising initials in the bottom right-hand corner, she estimated its value to be around five thousand pounds.
"Worth insuring then," Oliver said.
"Up to you, but yes, I think so."
Oliver returned the painting to his briefcase, then looked back at her.
"I've had a hectic couple of weeks settling my aunt's affairs so I'm treating myself to dinner at Medallion, the new restaurant in town. I was wondering, would you like to join me?"
The invitation was so unexpected Emma was lost for words.
"Dinner?" she finally said.
He smiled. His teeth were impossibly white and even. "Yes. You know-food, a little wine and maybe some music?" "I don't think so.
I don't know you."
Oliver laughed softly.
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