“You have to follow my instructions to the letter,” he said.
“If I don’t?”
“Then the process doesn’t work, and there’s no reason to continue. You either want this, or you don’t. I’m already going to say yes. Don’t make me change my mind before we begin.”
“All right. I’m in.” Her smile returned, confident and unwavering. “When do we start?
He shook his head. “One more thing. You don’t tell Mercy.”
“Because I want this to end before it starts? She’s leaving on her honeymoon tonight. She won’t hear it from me.”
“Perfect. Tomorrow, one in the afternoon, meet me at the R&T offices. Wear comfortable clothes.” The offices would be closed since it was Sunday.
He was so fucked if this went south, but with the pleased determination on her face, he couldn’t tell her no.