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

”

Elizabeth agreed with indifference.

she was about to end the call, she heard a commotion from

her brow and inquired, “Are you at the

not,” Leo denied, though his tone hinted at

Elizabeth was certain he was dodging Matthew at

streak, hence why he

idea struck

way but you must do me

”

took

“What’s the deal?”

take

tone remained casual, as if discussing lunch

Leo was taken aback, his voice trembling,

Liz, you’re

illegal, I

give me the two

”

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

you won’t see

Mull it over.

”

Seamarsh,

the dead

had to be taken care

Elizabeth?” Leo demanded,

the video of

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

safe in the casino?” Elizabeth’s words were

were frayed but he still held on to

ever agree