#Chapter 68: Bad News, Good News

Julia moved closer, but she stopped when she saw the look on my face. She had nothing on but a silk robe. She hadn’t even bothered to put on shoes before she came outside. I noticed, with some satisfaction, that she had ugly feet. It was nice to know she wasn’t perfect everywhere. “What do you want?” she said. “Nothing from you,” I snapped. I didn’t know where it came from, but I couldn’t hold my anger back. “I’m looking for Barnett.” Her gaze darkened. “He’s not here.” “Fine. Do you know where I can find him?” It was a long shot, but I was getting desperate. He needed to know the truth. “He doesn’t want to see you,” she said, taking another step forward. “And you’re not welcome here.” She took out her phone and typed something into the screen. A moment later, a guard walked up. “Ms., I’m here to escort you off the property,” he said, gesturing for me to get back into my car. It wasn’t like I could refu