"Catalina always did have more money than sense," Julian murmured. "She thinks that a million dollars and a few encrypted layers is enough to destroy someone's reputation."
He walked toward the center of the living room.
"What about the robbery?"
"He said it was one of the security men. He was contacted through the same process."
"She is taking my kindness as a weakness," he said. "But I am only patient because of the chairman. And I wanted to see how far she would go. Next time, I would not be so kind."
....
Lyvana stirred awake. She had spent the night sleeping beside Lady Glowen, who was still fast asleep. She moved carefully out of bed, making sure not to wake her, and headed back to her own room to freshen up.
As soon as she pushed the door open, her heart nearly stopped. Mark was lying comfortably on her bed, his head propped up on her pillows.
"Mark! What the hell? You scared me!" Lyvana gasped, clutching her chest. "How did you even know I was here?"
