Gary POV
“Yeah,” I answered, then added after a beat, “Her office is in this building.”
Out of the corner of my eye, I caught Scarlett tipping her head, studying me as if she were trying to solve a puzzle. Those sharp eyes of hers missed little.
From where I stood, the look on her face might as well have been neon: What the hell are you playing at?
I kept my voice even. “I’m not here to screw you over.”
Didn’t help. The suspicion in her gaze only grew thicker.
The elevator doors slid open. I stepped out first and led the way.
When we reached the door to Liliana’s company, I felt Scarlett’s steps hitch behind me, just a tiny pause, like her body wanted to turn around and leave.
Fair enough.
She didn’t trust me all the way yet.
Probably figured I might still knife her in the ba
