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NOEL

Yeah.

I figured, and I get it. But the client is pissed.

I exhale.

Then type the thing that's been bothering me since that stupid breakfast tray showed up.

LESS

I already transferred the fee back to Carter. Besides, that prick might be behind all this.

Three dots.

Disappear.

Reappear.

NOEL

Explain.

I look over at Amanda again.

Remember Carter calling her Mandy.

Touching her.

Trying to feed her.

Trying to isolate her.

Inviting her to stay.

Wanting her alone.

Wanting her dependent.

And then—the note served on a breakfast tray.

Perfect timing.

Fear.

Control.

Isolation.

All part of classic manipulation.

LESS

Too convenient.

He tries to woo her with his big money, private show. He pushes her.

She rejects him.