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“Hello, Gwen, how you doing?” I say into the phone as I pick it up.
“I’m good. You wanted to talk to me on a secure line. Are they okay?”
“They’re fine. As a matter of fact, I’m going to check on them in person. I need something else from you.”
“What do you need?”
“Lizzy, I want to contract her.”
“What? For what?”
“That I can’t tell you. In fact, can you add a clause to the contract that I’m not to be asked about her assignment?”
“Gio,” she groans. “She’s Elijah’s baby. He’s closest to her. He’s going to have questions.”
“I need you to do this for me. Tell Elijah I came for Ny because she’s avoiding me. Instead of taking the assignment, Nyla pushed Lizzy on me. It’s not unlikely. He does know Ny has left me.”
“Yes, but how long is this contract for?”
“Indefinitely. I don’t know how long it will take and I need her for as long as it takes.”
“Tell me one thing. Will she be in danger?”
“No. Do this for me and I’ll owe you.”
There’s a pause on the other end. I wait her out. I need this done before I get on my flight.
“There is something you can do for me. I want to wake Carleen. Do you think you can trigger her?”
“You got it.”
I’ve been meaning to turn my attention to Carleen and Dario. They’re both unhappy. I need to promote Dario again and that’s weighing on his head. Carleen isn’t faring well with her residency.
I can do more than wake her. I plan to push her and Dario into the life they’re ignoring.
She sighs heavily. “Fine. I’m sending over the contract. But, Gio?”
“What’s up?”
“Nyla watches the database. She already left me a message asking about Lizzy working here. As long as Lizzy was only working in the office, I didn’t have to add her. This contract will add her. Ny was my next call after returning yours.”
“Good, I’m counting on it.”
“Why do I always get stuck in the middle?”
“It will be fine. I’ll be waiting for that contract.”
CHAPTER57
The Hit
Nyla
I sitin this coffee shop with my head ready to explode. Gio has contracted my sister for a job. I really don’t know what he’s playing at, but I’m going to fly back first thing in the morning to find out.
I slam my laptop closed and growl. I need to make this hit so I can get out of here and pack my shit. I’m not waiting until the morning to return to the farm. Gio plays too much.
I shove my laptop in my backpack and zip it up, then toss some cash on the table. Looking at my watch, I see it’s time. I start for the hotel address I was given while grumbling to myself.
