Scandalous novel · Chapter 15 of 24
Chapter 15: Gone
"I knew Nolan had a photograph," I said.
The words came out flat.
I had decided in the cab that I wouldn't dress it up.
"I knew my father wanted me close to you, and that he'd said whatever it takes."
"But."
"But I didn't know the photograph was the whole plan."
"I thought it was a threat to make me bring him your files."
"A very careful answer."
"It's a true one."
A mother near the gate was filming us, so I lowered my voice.
"I told you everything on Thursday morning, before any of this was served."
"You told me when it was safer to tell me."
That landed, because part of it was fair.
Burke folded the envelope in half and put it inside his coat.
"I have a board meeting at nine," he said. "Walk with me."
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