Rule 1: Do whatever the Rule 1: Do whatever the client wants. Rule 2: Do not fall in l The minute my meeting finished, Cruz took me back to the beach house. I couldn't wait to hear Lacey's answer. Once we arrived, I got out of the car and walked into the house. Joe left, and I found her sitting on the couch, waiting for me.
She stood up and looked at me. Why did I have a feeling this wasn't good? I got to the point. She stood in front of me. I can't expect someone to rescue me when I need to rescue myself first," Lacey replied to me. I reached into my pocket and pulled out an envelope. No matter what, I planned on honoring our contract. I handed Lacey the white envelope, and she took it from me, opening it, then looking at the check.
I stood there as I watched her put the paper check back and hand it back to me. It was never about the money," Lacey mentioned as I took the envelope from her. Then she placed a hand on my cheek and leaned in, giving me a sweet kiss before looking at me. She walked to the front door, opened it, then closed it behind her as she left.
I walked out to the car and climbed in the back seat as Joe sat there. I wiped tears away as Joe turned to me. I turned and watched as the beach house became smaller in view. It completely disappeared from my perspective. I turned back around as he continued to drive back to Cedar City. When we arrived back, it felt like it had been a lifetime ago. Everything felt different but the same. We pulled into the bank and parked while I got out of the car, walking inside. The manager changed their tune as he greeted me.
Vincent must have released my assets, hence why they were so willing to wait on me. Money has that effect on people. I walked into his office with him and withdrew all my funds until I found a different bank far away from this city. He kept questioning me, but I assured him that the money was for something important.
