Rachel’s mouth opened, but the words failed her.
The truth had finally reached him.
He had never been her partner.
He had always been her shield.
The one who would appear on the security recordings. The one whose name was attached to the false company. The one holding the g/u/n.
When authorities arrived, Rachel intended to be gone.
And Marcus intended to be blamed for everything.
“You used me,” he said.
His voice was almost gentle.
Rachel shook her head. “We can talk about this.”
“We’re talking now.”
“Not here.”
“Why not?”
“Because she’s listening.”
Marcus looked at me.
I met his eyes.
“You should listen too,” I said.
Rachel snapped, “Stop speaking!”
“You told him I would sign because I was afraid,” I continued. “You told him there were millions waiting in accessible accounts. You told him this house was unprotected.”
Marcus’s jaw tightened.
