Chapter 43: Deborah Waller's Dependence

The Mercedes sped down the road. Maria Scurr sat in the passenger seat, fingers clenched around the partnership proposal. Deborah's effusive energy on the phone had left her oddly ill at ease. "Relax. With me here, we'll seal the deal," Asher Jauncy said, one hand on the wheel. Maria stayed quiet, but her stomach still fluttered. She had the nagging sense Deborah's feelings toward Asher were more than simple gratitude. Before long, they pulled up in front of a luxury high-rise in Linton. The...