Chapter 99

‘Arrested?’ The juice in my mouth suddenly tasted sweeter. ‘For what?’ ‘Aggravated assault.’ ‘On?’ ‘You.’ I touched my own nose. ‘But I wasn’t assaulted.’ ‘She pushed you into a pool.’ ‘True,’ I admitted. ‘But I’m fine now. No “serious bodily injury”.’ ‘Not for lack of trying on her part,’ Ashton said, voice flat. ‘I bet her family’s already posted bail.’ The Brookes had more than enough money for that. ‘Not this time.’ ‘Why not? Don’t get me wrong, I’m thrilled she’s finally been arrested, but it’s just my word against hers.’ ‘There’s evidence. Someone filmed it.’ I perked up. ‘Really? Who? I need to send them flowers.’ His lips curved. ‘I already took care of that.’ ‘Thanks.’ I took another long sip of juice, savouring it. ‘She used to mess with me in school. Barely back in town and already pulling the same crap. I’m not letting it slide this time.’ Ashton asked, ‘What did she do to you?’ ‘Didn’t I already tell you? In the car?’ ‘Bits and pieces. You were mostly incoherent.’ I sipped