‘Is this about that stupid jade ring again?’ Darya said. ‘Like I told your father, who’s apparently hard of hearing, no deal.’
‘Just hear me out,’ Micah said. ‘I saw the news online. It’s not looking good for you. I’ll make sure the post is erased and all the tabloid articles about you are taken offline.’
Darya said nothing.
She waited for the inevitable catch.
Micah continued, ‘I’m not doing this in exchange for the ring. Of course, I’d appreciate it if you are willing to trade. But if not, I’ll still do what I said.’
Darya chuckled. ‘Is this the carrot that comes after the stick?’
‘What?’
‘Don’t you think I recognise the good cop, bad cop routine?’ Darya sneered. ‘Your father paid for that post. He smeared my name in public. He’s the bad cop. Then you come along li
