Chapter 164

But the publicists who were professionals at this kind of blowout have reassured Linc that the best we could do right now is lay low and allow it run its course. Charlotte would soon release her apology and retraction statement or face the wrath of a billionaire. I don't think she would be egotistic or foolish enough not to take the offer. And then it would simmer considerably from there. I hope so.

"When are we going?" I ask Linc across from me. His breakfast is abandoned and he has a tightness around his jaw, squeezing the paper in his hand.

"We are not going, Amelia." He replies, he tilts his head back and takes a gulp of water.

"Oh. You are not going to respond to the summon? Can you do that?" I ask, still not getting it. He is rich and influential but I doubt he can just refuse to show up when summoned by the police in a serious case like this.

"No. I meant you are not coming with me." He clarifies and my heart drops.

"Amelia, I don't want to argue about