I’m assuming her silence is defeat, but the moment she opens her mouth, I realize I’m wrong. “Does this have something to do with Olivia?”
Instantly, I’m angry. My fists curl tight. “Why would it have anything to do with Olivia?”
“You don’t want to upset her by killing her sister’s fiancé.”
“Jesus,” I growl. “Even for you, that’s an idiotic suggestion.”
“It’s the only reason I can think of for why you’re so averse to my plan.”
“Don’t make this personal,” I sigh. “It’s not. If you want me to treat you like you’re part of the team, then you’ll have to take criticism the same way everyone else does.”
She glances away, but when she looks back at me, all I can see is disappointment. “It’s your call at the end of the day, my son.”
Sniffling, she stands to leave.
“What if I’d said yes?” I
