Chapter 41

"You knew exactly who she is and still picked her? Seriously, why?" Jareth frowned. "Wait... do you like her or something?" The way Dexter stood up for her just now really didn't feel like it was all business. Well, that was spot on. But Dexter had no plans of admitting that, so he shut it down immediately. "No." "No?" "She's got the right credentials. I really do need an assistant." Dexter kept it factual, though he left out how he actually felt about Celestia. "And I don't think her background disqualifies her from the job." "Well it does for me. I'm telling you-don't use her." Jareth's tone turned sharp and commanding. Dexter just smiled lightly, didn't bother replying. That calm smile of his made Jareth pause. Something clicked in his mind. "Does she even know your real identity too?" "No," Dexter shook his head. "She only knows I know you. Anyway, what brought you here today?" He casually tossed out a diversion. "You weren't answering your phone. Mom asked me to remind you-Dad's b