Page 76 of From London, With Love

What makes you so sure?

Lara

You’re far too sure of yourself to have done something like that, even as a kid.

A grin breaks out across my lips. I love it when she’s fiery.

Me

Correct. But I did break my wrist as a child; I fell over my brother when we were racing. I’ve even got a neat little scar to prove it. You’re up.

Lara

I have an older brother, I’ve never broken a bone, and my parents are divorced.

She’s purposely gone with three similar to my own, but I won’t comment on that. I don’t want to spook her when she’s finally opening up, even if I did coerce her through a game.

Me

Second is the lie; surely everyone has broken a bone at some point.

Lara

Wrong. I have a younger brother.

Me

How old were you when your parents separated?

Lara

That’s not part of the game.

I guess that marks the end of my coercion. One way or another, she’ll open up to me in due course.

Me

See you tomorrow.

One Week Later

To: [email protected]

From: [email protected]

Subject: Edwards Catch Up

L,

Please schedule time on Friday for a catch up with Edwards. I’ll be in the office from 8:00am.

P.S. I hope you’ve got your truths and a lie ready.

Carter Lawrence

CEO | J. L. & Sons

To: [email protected]

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