Despite the associated rewards, life as a thief did not suit Andrew. He hated his daytime occupation of cab driver and occasional chauffeur, but at least he was not forced to bully and threaten. Also, as far as driving was concerned, he was a natural, a confident professional in absolute control. Physical intimidation did not come naturally in any way, and the threat of being caught was now a cause of intense anxiety. He was beginning to wonder if it was all worth it, although his frequent hotel visits suggested that it was.
Tense and increasingly troubled, he caught Ellen’s eye. She was certain of his potential immediately and just as convinced that he could be tempted. She knew that he liked a shot or two before his evening began, so she approached him at the bar. Confident in her abili
