#Chapter 204: Calling In A Favor

Miles pauses, considering my words. His frown deepens with each passing heartbeat. “You spoke with Daphne?” “She wanted to see me, to warn me,” I explain. “Hugo helped arrange it.” “Of course he did.” “What’s that supposed to mean?” “Nothing.” “Miles. Please.” I step closer to him. “I know you just want to protect me, and I can appreciate that. But it’s not going to work. And if Edward is going to come for me anyway, I’d rather be of help to you and the campaign. I don’t want to just sit here and wait.” “My security can protect your person, Esther, but they can’t shield you from the scandal if Edward releases those juvenile records he has on you. If the world believes all those negative things about you…” “I was a kid then,” I say. “I was acting out. I stole a few things, and failed at lighting a fire. I didn’t hurt anyone. And if Edward wants to paint it like I did, he’ll have to say that it was his orphanage that I wanted to escape. That leaves the door open for people