#Chapter 18: New Allies?

“Coworkers?” I say, still slightly incredulous. Laura groans and stands up. “Are you daft? I just said yes.” I blink, still a bit confused. I shift Mia on my hip. “Did they swindle you into this too?” I say. Laura raises an eyebrow. “Swindle?” “Yeah,” I confirm. “They basically told me if I don’t watch the kid for them, they’d make my life miserable.” I snap my fingers. “We should team up! Bring them down together. They wouldn’t see it coming from inside their own home.” Laura tosses her head back and laughs. I have a sinking feeling I’ve just fucked up. She gives me a Cheshire grin. “I wasn’t ‘swindled’ into this,” she snaps. “Being Chief of Supplies is an honor. You’re out of your mind if you think I’d work with you to bring them down. This position is a fucking dream. I beat out a looot of competition to be here.” I’m a bit flabbergasted at that moment. My jaw opens and closes a few times as I try to figure out what to say. I shift Mia h