As the police cars carried Marcus and Jade away in opposite directions, silence finally settled over the showroom once more.
Edward stepped closer and lowered his voice. "Miss Lindstrom, should we contact the media?"
"There's no need." I watched the flashing lights disappear into the distance and shook my head lightly. "They aren't worth the attention."
My gaze drifted to my bare ring finger. For the first time in a very long while, I felt strangely unburdened.
"Edward."
"Yes, Miss Lindstrom."
"Arrange to return the pink Phantom."
He hesitated. "Why?"
I smiled faintly. "Once something's been tainted, I don't want it anymore."
The last trace of red taillights vanished around the corner.
I leaned back into the wheelchair, the dull throbbing in my ankle somehow sharpening my thought
