Emma
The guard led me from Robert's study, his grip on my arm firm but not painful. Professional. Like this was just another assignment, not the k********g of an innocent woman. His face remained impassive despite my struggles.
"You don't have to do this," I told him quietly. "Federal authorities already have the evidence against Robert. Anyone helping him now will face serious charges."
No response, just the steady march toward the front of the lodge.
"You know he won't honor any deal with Dominic," I pressed. "Robert Sterling doesn't keep promises unless they benefit him directly."
That earned me a flicker—the briefest tightening of his jaw before the professional mask returned. Good. He wasn't completely loyal to Robert, just doing a job. That gave me something to work with.
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