134

- "Because I tried to subtly warn you, but you didn't notice." Michele reached out and touched Blair's fingers, as if she was trying to bring comfort to someone she held in high esteem.

- "If the Banks family is dangerous, I want to know why," Blair prompted, pulling her hand away from the other woman's reach.

- "I can't say," the boss whispered.

The redhead knew that Michele was hiding many secrets about the Benedict case. Maybe because she wanted to protect her late husband's image. Maybe because she was under threat.

Blair slowly got up from her chair. Her whole body wanted to leave Michele's office and think calmly. All this information meant a lot. Blair knew there were secrets Ethan wouldn't tell her, but she didn't have the courage to accuse him. Maybe her father, George Banks, was a bad person, but Ethan...

- "Is he too loyal to seem like a predator?" Michele also stood up as she spoke.

- "I need to think. I don't know yet."

Blair walked to the door, certain that this conversa