Chapter 37

So she did not let Stelly penetrate her network but decided to approach him face to face and ask.

William Black held the coffee in one hand, and his thumb ran slowly over the cup's handle. With his inky pupils, he looked at her like a bottomless pit, full of unknown fear.

Mary Kinson did not even look him in the eye. She felt invisible oppression threatening to suffocate her.

She licked her lower lip and, trying to lighten the atmosphere, said. "I asked Meny where he lived for my reasons, and it will not affect the course of the music night. You can rest assured."

The words fell, and a sound came from the sofa beside him, and he stood up.

William Black retrieved the document from his desk, turned and placed it on the coffee table in front of Mary Kinson, and smiled softly, "Even if it interferes with the process, as long as you are willing to talk to me, I'll honor your requests here."

Mary Kinson pursed her lips like a small animal living in front of a beast. The fear in her bones cam