CHAPTER 17
I regarded her with a different kind of contempt and disdain. It was as if she thought we were all fools for her feeble attempt at deceive us all. I wouldn't relent even if she gave up the charade now. Lucas had informed me that the President had slept with her about seven years ago, so why hadn't she come forward with these accusations all these years? The woman must be desperate or bankrupt!
Avery stood there, her body becoming tense as if an icy wind had swept through the room. But I paid no attention to her discomfort. Let her shiver in fear for all I cared. As I reached into my bag and pulled out a stack of files, she took a step backwards, trying to create distance between us. She seemed so out of place. With each passing minute, her eyes darted around, searching for an
