Chapter 9. Innocent Lies

Jordan went after Brendon, who almost slammed the door in his face. But he took a deep, amused breath and let his friend in. They went straight to the bar in the dining room and poured themselves a whisky.

"That's news, Jordan. Don't you get any invitations to parties and orgies? Has something happened?"

"I just need some company tonight."

"I'm sorry, buddy. I don't think I can help you... You're not my type, even though the tabloids cast this suspicion on me all the time... I thought you knew..." Brendon said, amused by the indignation in Jordan's eyes.

"I don't understand how a lifelong obsession could end in a single afternoon. You didn't even raise important questions for Mr. Miles to answer. I think now that we're getting close to knowing the truth, you're afraid. Right now! I shouldn't even say anything to you, but I'm not satisfied with getting so close and s