Chapter 73

Kimberly breathed deeply. “It’s just so hard to believe,” she said. “He is my dad’s close friend. They have known each other for a long time. He trusts Christopher. Why would he even do something like this in the first place?”

Asher stood and pulled her to her feet, then drew her against him. “Let’s not jump into conclusions. The important thing is you and your dad are safe. As far as I am concerned, the job isn’t over until I’m sure that you are going to be alright.”

Kimberly relaxed into him and wrapped her arms around his waist. “So you work for me now?” she asked playfully. “I remember one time you told me that you worked for my dad and not me.”

Asher grinned. “Yeah I work for you,” he said.

“When did that switch happen?” she asked.

“A couple of days ago,” he replied.

“When are you going to let me start paying you?” she asked.

“This isn’t about the money,” Asher said.

“You have a lot of expenses,” Kimberly said. “A staff. Around th