His words hit Daphne like a physical blow. She stood there dripping wet, naked from the waist down, suddenly aware of how exposed she truly was. And not just physically.
“And what makes you think I won’t still complete my mission?” she asked.
He threw a towel at her, which she caught easily.
“Because you’ve had multiple chances,” Landon said, leaning against the counter with infuriating confidence. “And each time, something stops you.”
Daphne grinned despite the situation. Forty-six hours left on her deadline, and instead of completing her assignment, she had just had mind-blowing s*x with her target. Father would consider this the ultimate betrayal.
“So what do you plan on doing now?” she asked, voice carefully neutral as she assessed her options. The bathroom had one exit, which Lan
