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.

wire the cash

”

Elizabeth agreed with indifference.

about to end the call, she heard a commotion from

furrowed her brow and inquired, “Are you at

though

certain he was dodging Matthew

been on a gambling streak, hence why

sudden idea

can toss more cash your way but you must do

”

Leo took

“What’s the deal?”

me take

Elizabeth’s tone remained casual, as

his voice trembling, “You want

someone? Liz, you’re out of your

I can’t do

give me the two

”

scoffed, “Leo, do you really think you’re in a

and you won’t

Mull it over.

”

Seamarsh,

dead could not

to be taken care

Elizabeth?” Leo demanded, anger seeping into

the video of you assaulting

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

think you’re safe in

the video?” Leo’s nerves were frayed but

won’t ever