Chapter 25

Chad snickers and I smack him behind his head.

Believe me, I’m annoyed that this Russell guy just said that! But I placed myself in this kind of position.

“Sir..” I say his name with a sigh.

“Let me have the contract.” I persist.

The line goes silent for a while and Chad looks at me.

“Is the call still on?” I whisper to him, and he nods.

As I am about to speak, Russel finally begins to talk.

“Okay, Jen. What I can help you do is to give you a preposition. As I said, this is a delicate mission and I want the job done professionally.” He explains with poise.

“I will not withdraw the contract from Naomi..” He begins and I sigh in frustration.

Russell hears my sigh and speaks, “Hold up, hold up. I’m not done.”

“I will include you, meaning that you and Naomi will either have to work together or work apart, but with the same endgame, which is killing the Lieutenant.” He clarifies.

That doesn’t sound so bad. Being a part of the con