Chapter 94. Ghosts

Scott

“This wasn’t part of the plan,” Sebastian remarked, staring at the bound Stacey.

“It is. It was all her idea.”

“You think they’ll believe you?” He glanced at the crazy woman and then back at me.

“They don’t have to believe me. They will believe the evidence,” I said sternly.

“Did—”

“One more word from you, Sebastian. I swear, just one more word.” Every word was spelled out with warning. My nose flared; my eyes were focused.

Yes, this probably wasn’t the best idea, but it worked.

“Look, I informed the police department about her being here. You know that.”

He nodded slightly. “Yeah, I’m just pulling your leg. I know you’re going to say, ‘I’m cutting your bonus next month.’ Don’t worry, I know you won’t.”

I tightened my jaw, biting hard on nothing to stop myself from responding. When did I ever give him the idea that he could mess around in important situations? Deep down, I wanted to laugh at how easily I had fa