So Julian's worth just that much, huh?
"Where's the check?"
The words slipped right out before Anna could stop herself. Her brain lagged, but her mouth was already off to the races.
Helen froze for half a second, then gave Anna a look that practically dripped with mockery. "Didn't think I was wrong about you. So you really were with Julian for the money, huh? Fine, name your price. How much to make you disappear?"
Anna glanced around. At some point, the place had filled with suits—tall, broad, stiff-faced guys. Yeah, probably Helen's crew. The way Helen was acting all smug, Anna got the picture.
Helen saw Anna hesitating and assumed she was just worried someone might overhear. She casually blew on her nails and said, "What are you waiting for? Just say it. Don't worry, the
