James sent her a quick message. She replied instantly, then Todd chimed in. This was it.
He was halfway out of the office when Adele intercepted him.
“Dr. Knowles, you’ve got...”
“Leave it in my office,” he cut her off, already turning to go.
“She’s pinning his death on me, and that Hunter’s obsessed with me,” James halted. He spun back around.
“Why aren’t you dealing with her directly? I don’t care and keep this out of work.”
“I thought you two...”
“Make one more assumption, and you’re fired,” James snapped.
“Sorry,” she muttered, but he was already walking away.
French Quarter
They were all in his apartment when James walked in. Chloe’s face was a mess of sadness and pain.
He kissed her forehead, and she closed her eyes.
“Chloe, it’s almost over,” he said, then turned to Todd
