Lydia’s POV I understood the clock was running short. Becky was approaching, piecing together her memories, and I sensed the fire of her approaching retribution. Before she came for me, I had to move quickly. Simple was my strategy: strike first. Becky was living with a well-known millionaire whose security was almost impossible to get. I needed an insider — someone who might get beyond Paul's defenses — to reach Becky. I located an old acquaintance I could rely on to assist me in this delicate scenario. Although Jason, my former coworker, had been absent from the scene for some time, he still possessed talents and contacts ideal for what I required. We met at a quiet café where he and I used to go over delicate topics. The spot was barely illuminated, providing enough protection for our

