I was already aware that Nathan and Will harbored hostility toward me. Nathan's issue was dealt with, and I doubted he'd dare to act recklessly again.
But Will's problem required resolution, and the key to solving it was Mars.
Deborah wanted to leverage Mars's status as a protective shield. If the outside world recognized her as someone under Mars's protection, incidents like the one yesterday would never happen again.
However, her association with him couldn't be too prominent. Being seen as someone important to a Mafia leader would only place her in greater danger.
She couldn't help but wonder if she was overthinking it. Yet Mars's care and attention made her consider the possibility.
Initially, she thought becoming his insignificant lover would be a safe cover. But after last night
