Let Me Go, Mr. Hill!

“That’s right. James Lennon is the one responsible for that.” Shaun threw Catherine a quick glance. “Only a dead person will keep a secret. Do you understand?”

She began shaking as her eyes burned with flames. James had surely brought out the worst of humanity. She was his cousin!

“Um… Is it possible to change the conditions?”

She asked tentatively after regaining her composure.

She really did not want to be his sitter again. Besides, there was no expiry date to the contract. It would be a long suffering.

“Sure.” A smile spread across his face. “According to the standard price, my legal service cost at least 300 million dollars per case. Your particular case is quite challenging and I risk offending the most powerful Clark family in Melbourne. Well, I’ll give you a 20% discount. That’ll be 400 million dollars.”

“400 million dollars?” Her jaw dropped. “You might as well rob the bank.”

“You really should be more grateful. Do you know how many people out there offer me more than 400 million dollars to take on their case?” He rose to his feet. “It’s your choice. But my time is precious.”

He began walking toward the door. It frustrated him greatly that the woman was not calling out for him.

What an idiot. He was giving her the chance to stay with him yet she did not know to appreciate it.

just wait for her

behind him

…

20

enquiring about what happened. “I think he’s probably interested in you too. Why else would he set up these flirty conditions and forbid you to go out with other

don’t think so. He probably plans to keep me around to be a free sitter and I really don’t want that again. Living with him last time wasn’t great

he’s the only person who can help you

same time, Catherine’s cell phone rang.

come visit her in the hospital but she

after that too. She refused

by the Clark family. The trial was set for

city seeking legal assistance but none of

be honest, anyone who accepts your case is openly declaring war with the Clark

if you beg me. I won’t be able to

“…”

anxious