Chapter 57: Priceless Night

The whole story was out in the open, and I could only hope Leslie would go along with me. I had no way to force her. She stayed silent, so I waited. One minute… two… and then what felt like ages. Her eyes kept shifting, emotions flickering across her face. At last, she spoke in a low voice: "Wayne Walken, if you had to choose between me and money, which would you pick?" I hadn't seen that coming. It threw me off. After a moment's thought, I said, "You." "Really?" She searched my face. "But...