Chapter 20: Come Get a Room with Me!

At dusk, downstairs at Delpine Group. Christian Yale sat in his car, waiting for Taylor Looske. He called Yasmin Yonwin and told her he would not be coming back for dinner. On the other end, Yasmin reminded him to drink less, watch himself, and stay safe, then hung up. Even so, Christian caught it in Yasmin's voice. The disappointment was hard to miss. Taylor climbed into the passenger seat and grinned. "What's wrong? Your girlfriend checking up on you?" "Don't talk nonsense. That was my teacher."...