C75 PIERCING BETRAYAL.

MILES:

Her games were getting old, and knowing exactly her cards would make it easy to toss her out from the top floor. Once Meredith shut the door, I stood. “I allow you ten seconds to spill your rubbish and leave.”

“Shouldn't you be looking for a way to be back in my good grace for the sake of your stocks?”

“Six.” I checked my wristwatch, faking a yawn.

“It is someone from your household