Calling the Shots

'I knew Declan wasn't sticking his neck out for me—he just caught the scent of power,' I thought.

"Declan, if you're just in it for the money, don't act like you're doing me a favor," I called him out without hesitation.

Declan's face turned a little red, looking embarrassed. He shrugged. "Sorry, looks like I can't put on an act in front of you."

I rolled my eyes. "You're a real businessman."

Decl