Chapter 104

"Staff member?" Wilson sounded skeptical. Liliana felt a chill run down her back and quickly nodded. "Yeah, just someone I talked to a couple of times, that's all." "It better be," Wilson muttered, the end of his sentence left hanging ominously. But she could already feel the cold draft in his tone. Liliana cut him off quickly, "Of course that's all it is." Wilson gave a noncommittal "Mm," his attitude hard to read. Her heart was beating out of her chest as she cautiously added, "I have to do an interview now. I'll call you tonight, okay?" She couldn't read his mind, but she could guess exactly what he was thinking. It had only been a few hours, and he was probably already imagining locking her away somewhere—that kind of possessiveness where no one else gets to see her but him. Putting on a soft smile, Liliana tried to keep it light. He went quiet for a moment, then finally gave a low "Mm," signaling agreement. "Knew you were the best," she said sweetly. "I'll miss you tons. Talk late