“Lorenzo,” Julian says to my back. I turn and lean against the car. “Yes?” He retains a few feet of distance. “How much will it cost me?” “I’m not interested in selling my car,” I say with a detached voice. “I’m not talking about that, and you know it.” His body is riddled with tension. I can make an educated guess about what he’s insinuating, but I want to hear him say it aloud so he has to face his own bad idea. “I’d rather you clarify so I don’t get pissed for no reason.” He holds my cold stare without looking away. “I want you to leave Lily alone.” “And you think money is going to do the
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