Page 2 of Tell Me All Your Lies

“Since that isn’t actually a deal-breaker as to why I can’t kill him… what’s your second reason?”

Another sharp look.

“What? You did specify you have two reasons.”

Ruby grins as she looks back down at the tablet and begins tapping. After a moment, she looks back up at me.

“It’s obvious, isn’t it?”

“Apparently not to me.”

That smug grin is back in place.

“It’s simple. You’re going to marry that man one day.”

My mouth pops open as I look at my assistant like she has a dozen heads. Regrouping, it’s my turn to give her a cutting stare.

“I’mnotgetting married.”

Ruby shakes her head slightly and then focuses back on the tablet.

“I’mnot. Marriage is not for me.”

She doesn’t look up from the device as I continue to stew.

“That’s fine. You’re right, and I’m wrong.”

“It’s not about me being right. I’m simply never getting married.”

“Okay, so you’re never getting married because who needs love and a partner?” she responds rhetorically.

“Love isn’t in the cards for me, but you know what is?”

Ruby finally looks up at me.

“What’s that?”

“Catching the Kingpin of Charlotte. Once I get the person, then I’ll get their boss too. And I’m not going to letGrant Sinclairget in the way of that.”

“I will say this,” Ruby says.

I nod to encourage her to continue.

“Two things can be true at the same time.”

I slink back in my chair and close my eyes as I pinch the bridge of my nose.

“Let’s go over the rest of your list after my call with Mr. Ross. I’m surprised the agency is calling me again so soon.”

“No, you aren’t,” Ruby answers with a laugh.

I sit back upright in my chair, and a wide smile fills my face.

“You’re right; I’m not.”

The agency needs me just as much as its director seems to.

Ruby gets out of her chair and pushes it inward.

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