Chapter 49: Does That Seem Fair To You?

    "What the hell," Catherine whispered. She watched Sean through the window—he was wearing a black suit with a crisp white shirt but no tie. His hair gleamed in the sun, but his face was stormy. He strode toward the door and appeared in the living room moments later. "Sean," Catherine said, her voice sounding forced. "What are you doing here?" He ignored her and turned to address Geoffrey, "Is it done?" "Almost," Geoffrey replied. "Lawson fainted towards the end and had to be rushed to the hospital." "I see," he said. "It's good to see you again," Mr. Blair, Maria said. "Samuel and I are going to go grab some fresh coffee for you." Taking Samuel by his forearm, she pulled him from the room. With a dismissive flick of his wrist, Sean waved Geoffrey away, leaving Catherine alone with him in the living room. He sat down on one of the boxy, leather sofas and crossed one long leg over the other, gesturing for her to sit next to him. Catherine sighed and took the sofa opposite. "How much d