The decision to let Amanda use some of my money came easily. I had more cash at my disposal than I could ever use on my own. I was more than happy to part with some of it to dear uncle away from me.

"You can use all the money you need," I said, completely unconcerned. I needed to get rid of Amanda as quickly as possible; Frank needed to die, and soon. if I couldn't rely on my necklace, I would just have to kill him myself. But I couldn't tell Amanda about that.

"If Frank stays here much longer, I'm going to leave," I said flatly, "I'll stay in a fancy hotel or something, somewhere he can't get to me. I will not deal with such an intolerable oaf. I'm leaving in the morning."

My decided was made up. Either Frank had to go, one way or another, or I would!