SOPHIE STARED at Lucien across the conference table. “No.”
Lucien remained perfectly calm. “You haven't heard the entire proposal.”
“You said ‘temporary relocation.’ I heard enough.-”
“It isn't a relocation.”
“It sounds exactly like a relocation.”
“It is a temporary security measure.”
Sophie folded her arms. “You want me to leave my apartment and move into one of your properties.”
“For three days.”
“No.”
Matthew, who had been standing near the window, turned toward Lucien. “She's right.”
Lucien leaned back in his chair. “The property is isolated, secure, and connected to Keller Capital's private security network. After the message you received last night, remaining at your apartment is an unnecessary risk.”
Sophie looked toward him. “You don't know if the person who sent that m
