Chapter 29

"Would you like to use my penthouse? Why?"

Chase was not going to make Cheska's use of the penthouse easy. He could come up with a variety of excuses to defy his sister's wishes. If Chase couldn't convince Cheska of all the reasons, Thomas and Hannah probably knew that Chase was hiding someone in the penthouse.

"I don't want to return home."

Chase shook his head and looked suspiciously at his sister. Despite the fact that Chase was attempting to conceal his nervousness in front of Cheska.

"Do you not want to go home? Are you certain you're not being asked by mom to monitor all of my activities?"

Cheska sighed in annoyance at Chase. "What are you accusing me of? Do I have to get involved in Mom and Grandpa's plans all the time? Is it in your head that I'm collaborating with them?"

"Yes. For me, you are one of the loyal parties who reports anything to mother, and mother