Chapter 67

“What–”

“No further questions,” she said with a smirk.

“You’re kidding,” I said, eyes still as wide as saucers.

Was she really going to drop this bomb on me and carry on like it was nothing?

The bad blood between them now made so much sense. That must have been why dad took Tristan out..

“It’s important to me that you know those men would never do anything to harm you. I trust them with my life.”

I couldn’t help my “Aren’t they…”

“Criminals?” She scoffed. “No more than every other person. Most people do despicable things regularly. You never know who’s secretly planning something nefarious. They’re just discrete with it. These men are open and honest in their misdeeds,” she finished with a bright smile.

“Is that supposed to make me feel better?”

She chuckled. “Relax. I already told you your safety is important to me. But if you don’t want them around anymore, just say the word.”

I stayed silent as she stared at me expectantly. To be fair, the man had helped me. Debbie had overpowered