"That's not an answer," Julian said, his voice dangerous.
"It's the only answer you're getting," Victor replied. "Handle Richard however you see fit, I won't be drawn into this drama."
"Did you kill her?" Julian asked bluntly.
More silence, then Victor's voice came back, cold and hard. "Be very careful what you accuse me of, son."
"Answer the question," Julian demanded.
"I don't answer to you," Victor said. "I never have."
He hung up. Julian stood there, phone still in his hand, his entire body rigid with tension.
"He didn't deny it," I said quietly.
"No," Julian agreed, his voice hollow. "He didn't."
I walked over and wrapped my arms around him from behind, pressing my face against his back. "What do we do?" I asked.
Julian set down his phone and turned in my arms to face me. "W
