"Impossible," Odelia said. "This is a standard event organized by the New Century Foundation, a small environmental cocktail party hosted by Bill."
"If I called you directly and said, Odelia, darling, forget about those poor black people in Africa, let's roll in the sheets in Miami, how would you refuse me? So now, Diane is begging you to meet me, and to roll in the sheets with an invitation at that, plus the cost of the plane ticket can be reimbursed by the foundation," Tommy said to Odelia with a smile.
"Are you saying you arranged the cocktail party? There's absolutely no need for that, Tommy..." Odelia was stunned for a moment, her pretty eyes fixed on Tommy, and it was only after a dozen seconds that she spoke uncertainly, "You're joking, right?"