Hidden Motives

"Got it," Tristan said as he smiled and nodded. "Rest assured, Marion. I'll help you keep Penny in check."

Penny lifted her eyebrows and asked playfully, "Tristan, are you going to keep me under your watch?"

"Well, it has to be that way!" Marion said with a serious expression. "Otherwise, how can he keep you in check?"

Tristan smiled and said, "Marion has given her instruction. It seems that I'll