Chapter 14 Have I Been Too Easy on You

Nancy froze for a second, a flicker of confusion crossing her face. Joseph's eyes flashed with impatience. "The Northridge development plans. You still haven't gotten your hands on them?" Realization struck her at once. So that was it—Joseph was actually stooping to such a cheap trick. In his eyes, she was nothing more than a corporate spy planted by him. Seeing her calm, almost indifferent expression, he assumed she had failed her task and was guilty. His patience snapped. His voice dropped low, edged with warning, "I'm giving you one day. If you don't get it by then, watch what happens to your family. "And when that happens, forget about staying by Sebastian's side. I'll find someone else to take your place." With that, he straightened his tie and strode into the crowd. Nancy stood rooted, lips curling in silent disdain. Was his brain damaged? Still, his parting words gave her pause. He would replace her with someone else? Although she had come here under Randy's orders and h