“I need you to go back over his statements and see what you can find,” I tell my two associates.“Everyone has a secret, and without a doubt, Adam Blackmore has one.He’s fighting dirty for a reason.”
“It’s because...”Courtney glances away.“Never mind.”
I wait.
She doesn’t continue.
“Get Lucas Matthews in here.”He’s a private detective we use when we’re looking for serious dirt on someone.Which is appropriate because I’m about to start playing real dirty.
“With pleasure,” Sean says.“I’ll call.Jase, you start digging.”
“Let’s do this.”Jason slows as he passes Courtney.“You doing all right there Mrs.Blackmore?”
She smiles up at him.“Yes, I’ll be okay.Thanks Jason.”
I wait until the door closes behind them and then return to my seat, facing Courtney.
“We need to talk.”
CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO
COURTNEY
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Iwarned you, dearwife.You knew what I wanted.
I climb into bed and stare into the darkness.
By the time I was left alone with Zander, I was close to throwing up.I felt so sick the entire time I was facing Adam.I only saw him three times while still living with him after he hurt me so badly that I probably should have gone to the hospital.Today during the meeting, my heart was racing and tummy curdling.
It didn’t help that Zander was angry with me for forgetting the emergency contraception.
It wasn’t on purpose.I guess I’m the only one who knows it’s not necessary, so I understood his concern even if his response was harsh.
That didn’t mean I was going to reveal my personal situation.I had the right to maintain some dignity after my husband essentially told me I was useless trash and hurt me.
