Emily didn't wait for an answer. She ripped the envelope open, pulled out the check, and snapped a photo of it.
"What are you doing?"
"Evidence," Emily hissed.
Then, with a look of pure disgust, she gripped the edges and tore the paper in two..
Rip.
Finally, she leaned over and snapped one more photo: the pile of shredded paper.
"Step two," Emily said, her eyes flashing with a dark victory. "Now we have proof of the bribe and proof that you can't be bought. Let her try to lie her way out of this."
She carefully tucked the two pieces back into the envelope.
An hour later, Emily looked at her watch and then at Lyvana.
"Should we cancel the appointment with the doctor today? You've had a lot to deal with."
Lyvana shook her head immediately. Julian had set up this appointment for both of them. Even if everything had been a lie, this was the one thing she was most grateful for.
"No," Lyvana said firmly. "We aren't canceling."
