Chapter 80

James paused and glanced at the time. "I already had Freddy take care of it. Someone will be there to pick you up in about ten minutes." Robert scoffed, clearly unimpressed. "And here I thought you'd come get me yourself. You know, Wendy took the day off just to come help me check out. You could've at least brought Ethan by." Upon hearing Robert's low, deliberately casual tone, James figured out what was happening—he'd swiped Wendy's phone while she wasn't looking. She never set a passcode, which made it easy for Robert to unlock the phone and call him directly. And, of course, James could read between the lines. Wendy was helping discharge Robert, and Robert was clearly trying to nudge him into bringing Ethan over for a run-in with her. "No." James' voice was low and cool. "I've got an important meeting later today. I need time to prep." "How much time could that possibly take?" Robert grumbled—but then came a pause. "Wendy, you're back already?" "Yeah, Grandpa. I picked up your