Lark slowly walked to the phone and picked it up gingerly, hitting the speaker button. “Hello?”
“Miss Hoffman. Where is Olivia?”
“I don’t know Mr. Laredo. I only now arrived back at the hotel. My visit to Houston was to settle a lawsuit with my ex because I wrecked his car and ruined his employment opportunities when I exposed his tiny p***s to the entire office we worked at together.” She prayed her voice was as confident as she tried to portray.
“I’m aware of the reason you’re here. I’m furious with you both. Leading me on a wild goose chase through my city and then hiding like a pair of cowards. Neither of you strike me as cowards, Miss Hoffman. Now, I don’t usually stay in hotels however this one is quite luxurious. I can absolutely work from this hotel room with ease, however I hav
