If Rafael was shocked, he didn't show it.
"May I ask why?" He said after some moments of silence.
June cleared her throat, having expected this question.
"I thought of the entire deal and figured if I was going to have a clear shot at clearing my name, I needed to become powerful. I need to become someone important enough that people care to hear my side of the story."
"And?"
"I want to start a company of my own." She bared it all, and that took him by surprise.
"A company?" He relaxed on the chair. "What kind?"
"That is for me to know." She adjusted in her seat. "Finally, I want you to stay out of my business."
Rafael couldn't help but feel attacked by the coldness in her tone.
"We are about as close as the contract allows us, which means you are not to interfere in my ma
