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He knows there’s something going on with me, and I hate that we have a secret between us.Then again, he owes me for fucking my sister.So there’s that.
“Fine, Danny will be happy he can take the night off.”Aidan shrugs.
Knowing Liam will be there tonight takes a bit of the edge off.I give him a nod, and his lips press together as he nods back.
“It will be interesting to see who Messy-Bob463 is.We’re looking into the increase in diamond thefts in the country recently.Many of which have occurred in Bel Air and other opulent suburbs,” Ryder shares.“Josh and I are talking to a contact at the FBI tomorrow.”
“Do you think it’s a crime ring?”
“Or smuggling.”Aidan leans back in his chair.“I don’t think this is just some stalker fan.Breaking into a safe is one thing if someone can work it out, but selling diamonds of that size is hard.You can’t get rid of a million-dollar necklace on Facebook Marketplace.”
We all nod our agreement.
I think of all the people on my suspect list, and nothing makes sense.It could be someone she doesn’t know.
Regardless, my eyes will remain wide open.
CHAPTER TWELVE
TIFFANY
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After finishing thecall with Rebecca, I take one last look in the mirror and push aside the creepy note that Messy-Bob463 sent.
I don’t even want to look more closely to see if they are my panties.
Revolting.
Tonight I’m focused on the NetAwards and enjoying myself.
I descend the staircase carefully in my stiletto heels, my eyes darting between the steps and Jayden, who waits at the bottom as I seek his reaction.
As if he’s my date...even if he’s not.
But Lord, I so wanted him to kiss me in the kitchen today.
