"You want to deal with Layla because she's tarnished the reputation of the Rodriguez family. But if you get rid of her now, it might backfire. Instead of restoring our image, it could make it look like we're covering something up, which would only validate the rumors. That's not what you want, is it?" Leon's face remained impassive. "So, you're saying she's done all this, and I can't make her pay?" "Of course not." Rebecca shot Layla a cold, emotionless glance. "But we need her to talk." Leon's eyes flickered, and in an instant, he understood what Rebecca was suggesting. In business, it was common to play psychological games like this. He just hadn't thought to use such tactics on someone as insignificant as Layla. Rebecca's idea made him take a second look at her. He had assumed

