When Love Comes Late by PASSION

“You don’t need to know that.

I’m safe,” Leo answered hurriedly.

“But I’m a bit short on cash.

Can you lend me some? I need two mil.

And if that’s not enough, I’ll hit you up again.

”

“Are you serious?” Elizabeth’s voice rose, scanning her surroundings instinctively.

Seeing no one paying attention, she continued, “I don’t have that kind of money on me right now.

”

Leo chuckled.

“Stop playing games.

You’re a Wallace, for crying out loud.

How can you not scr@pe together two million? You just don’t want to give it to me.

And if you don’t, I can’t promise what I might do.

Remember, I’m a lawyer too, so don’t push me!”

Elizabeth took a deep breath, suppressing her anger.

It wouldn’t do to start a fight with Leo right now.

After a two-second pause, she asked, “How do you expect me to get you that money?”

Leo shot back, “I’ll send you an account number.

the

”

Elizabeth agreed with indifference.

to end the call, she

inquired, “Are you

though his tone hinted at some

grin, Elizabeth was certain he was dodging Matthew at

a gambling streak, hence why he sought

sudden idea struck

cash your way but you must

”

Leo took

“What’s the deal?”

take care

Elizabeth’s tone remained casual, as if discussing lunch

voice trembling, “You want to

someone? Liz, you’re out of

I can’t do

me

”

think you’re in a

won’t

Mull it over.

”

leaving Seamarsh,

dead could not

to be taken

Leo demanded, anger seeping into his

got the video of you

let you off easy if he sees it? He’ll hunt you down wherever

think you’re safe in the casino?” Elizabeth’s

video?” Leo’s nerves were frayed but he

won’t ever agree to