“You killed Mateo,” she says slowly. “Had to. He posed several problems for me, and there was a good chance he was involved in the security breach at your home.” “Is that what you base your line of work on?” Her eyebrows rise. “A chance?” Inhaling deeply, I fold my hands over my lap and pin her with a dark look. “No, little one. In fact, every single decision I’ve made in my adult life has been carefully coordinated after exhaustive consideration. I don’t take risks unless I’m sure of the outcome.” “And this marriage is, what? A royal flush?” Instead of answering immediately, I lean back in my
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