Nora Lowell emerged from behind Woody Warren, still dressed in black. The dark clothing only served to accentuate her crimson lips, pearly teeth, and remarkable aura. Though her expression and tone were placid, her words held an undeniable hint of accusation.
Paige Summers shot her an annoyed glance.
'I'd thought the story had changed, that my relationship with the heroine didn't have to be so tense,' she mused. 'I figured we could at least get along peacefully for the time being.'
She never expected the other woman to be so unfriendly from their very first interaction.
She frowned and turned directly to Woody Warren. "Boss, I have some business to attend to for the next few days. I had Young Master Monroe ask you for time off for me, did you get the message?"
'In this situation, I wonder how he'll respond.'
