“What happens if you stop paying that prick?” Lo asks me. “I don’t know. It’s why I haven’t stopped.” His jaw sharpens. “I’ll pay him in the meantime.” “No—” “You realize I make more money than Connor Cobalt?” He makes a face at me like I hit my head on the curb. “Whatever you’re giving Scottie is chump change to me. I’m paying. He’ll still think it’s coming from you, and he won’t ask for more.”

