C49 A Calculated Balance

Ethan didn’t balk, even though he felt the tension inside the room tighten. Instead, he met Vince’s gaze and chuckled softly, the sound more confident than he felt. “Vince, you know me better than that. I’d by no means go away you putting.” He lifted the suitcase, putting it at the desk among them, and flicked open the latches.

As the lid lifted