Page 100 of Stealing Second

“Covered.”

“Chloe and Danny can’t cover all this; I need to pay your fee for?—”

“We’ll double charge the next client.” She winks. “And when I eventually get a dog?—”

“But you’ve had to hire extra people who?—”

“Want to be brought into the agency when we’re ready to expand, and they’d eat shit if asked. We have the best toys.” She grins.

* * *

I’m half asleep when my phone vibrates, and I see a message.

Roman

Wish me luck, Red.

Me

You don’t need luck. You have skill. You got this.

Roman

Love that. Thanks.

Me

Kick ass.

Roman

For you, I’ll do my best.

Then Francesca and Fawna.

Fawna

Where are we watching the game tonight?

Francesca

You know she’s not leaving her house. Stop asking stupid questions. CeCe’s, of course.

Me

Still have company.

Fawna

SO?!

“Roman or your girls?” Gwen yawns.

“The girls want to watch the game here.”

“And?”

“I don’t want them associated with me until this is all done.”

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